◄ Ezekiel 46:12 ►
When the prince makes a freewill offering to the LORD, whether a burnt offering or a peace offering, the gate facing east must be opened for him. He is to offer his burnt offering or peace offering just as he does on the Sabbath day. Then he shall go out, and the gate must be closed after he goes out. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 46:12? 2. How does Ezekiel 46:12 emphasize the importance of voluntary worship offerings today? 3. What does "the prince makes a voluntary offering" teach about leadership in worship? 4. How can Ezekiel 46:12 inspire personal devotion and commitment to God? 5. How does this verse connect with New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving? 6. What practical steps can we take to offer voluntary worship in our lives? 7. What is the significance of voluntary offerings in Ezekiel 46:12 for modern worship practices? 8. How does Ezekiel 46:12 reflect the relationship between God and His people? 9. Why are specific instructions for offerings given in Ezekiel 46:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 46? 11. Who is the prince mentioned in Ezekiel's prophecy? 12. Why are animal sacrifices in the millennial kingdom? 13. Ezekiel 46:1-2 describes a gate that remains shut during the six working days but opens on the Sabbath; how could such consistent timing be maintained with ancient technology and calendars? 14. Ezekiel 46:2-3 outlines rituals for a 'prince' in the temple; why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence of a ruler fulfilling these specific temple duties? Discussion Questions 1. How does the role of the prince in Ezekiel 46:12 inform our understanding of spiritual leadership today? 2. In what ways can we incorporate the spirit of freewill offerings into our daily worship practices? 3. How does the symbolism of the east gate being opened for the prince relate to our access to God through Jesus Christ? 4. What can we learn from the burnt and peace offerings about living a life dedicated to God? 5. How does the practice of Sabbath worship in Ezekiel 46:12 inspire us to prioritize regular worship in our own lives? Ezekiel 46 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Ezekiel 46 tell us about God's character? 2. How can the rules about Sabbath and New Moon observance apply to our modern observance of rest and worship? 3. How do the detailed instructions for sacrifices reflect on the seriousness of worship? 4. How does the prince's role in the worship mirror Christ's role in Christian worship? 5. What does the prince's duty to provide fair inheritance teach us about leadership and justice? 6. In what ways can the regulations for the prince's inheritance be applied to modern discussions about wealth and social responsibility? 7. How does the emphasis on fair stewardship in this chapter influence your understanding of responsible leadership? 8. What can we learn from the priests' role in handling the guilt and sin offerings? 9. How does the requirement to avoid transmitting holiness to the people through the offerings apply to us today? 10. How do the principles of worship and sacrifice in Ezekiel 46 influence your personal devotion and worship practices? 11. What practical lessons can be drawn from the prince entering and leaving with the people during festivals? 12. What can modern-day leaders learn from the prince’s instructions in Ezekiel 46? 13. How does the detail about the cooking place of offerings help us understand the concept of holiness? 14. How can we apply the principles of worship laid out in Ezekiel 46 to our church services today? 15. How do the principles of justice and leadership in this chapter influence your understanding of civic responsibilities? 16. What significance does the eastern gate of the temple hold and how does it symbolize our approach to worship? 17. How does this chapter challenge our understanding of service, humility, and justice in leadership? 18. How can the daily offerings in Ezekiel 46 guide our daily devotions? 19. How does the emphasis on order and regulations in Ezekiel 46 reflect in our lives and communities today? 20. How do you reconcile the detailed sacrificial systems in Ezekiel with the New Testament teaching of Jesus being the ultimate sacrifice? Links Ezekiel 46:12 NIV Ezekiel 46:12 NLT Ezekiel 46:12 ESV Ezekiel 46:12 NASB Ezekiel 46:12 KJV Ezekiel 46:12 Commentaries Bible Hub