◄ Ezekiel 7:26 ►
Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:26? 2. How does Ezekiel 7:26 illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's warnings today? 3. What role does "calamity upon calamity" play in God's judgment in Ezekiel 7:26? 4. How can we seek God's wisdom when "vision perishes" as in Ezekiel 7:26? 5. How does Ezekiel 7:26 connect to Proverbs' teachings on wisdom and understanding? 6. How can we apply Ezekiel 7:26 to discernment in our spiritual lives? 7. How does Ezekiel 7:26 reflect God's judgment on Israel's disobedience? 8. What historical events align with the prophecy in Ezekiel 7:26? 9. Why does Ezekiel 7:26 emphasize the failure of seeking counsel and visions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7? 11. If Ezekiel 7 portrays imminent destruction, how do we align that with later passages in the Bible that describe restoration and continued divine protection? 12. What are the signs of the end times? 13. How can Ezekiel 39:9-10 realistically describe weapons burning for seven years without a consistent fuel source or evidence of such an event in recorded history? 14. How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction? Discussion Questions 1. How does the absence of true guidance from prophets, priests, and elders in Ezekiel 7:26 reflect the spiritual state of Israel? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are receiving true spiritual guidance today, and how does this relate to the Berean approach in Acts 17:11? 3. How can the themes of disaster and rumor in Ezekiel 7:26 be seen in today's world, and what biblical principles can help us navigate such times? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "famine" of hearing God's Word. What steps did you take to reconnect with Him? 5. How can the church today learn from the failures of Israel's leaders in Ezekiel 7:26 to better serve their communities? Ezekiel 7 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the prophecy of doom in Ezekiel 7 apply to today's world? 2. What lessons can be learned about the nature of God's judgment from this chapter? 3. How does Ezekiel 7 deepen your understanding of the consequences of sin? 4. Why does God connect idolatry with severe punishment? 5. How can the fear of divine judgment inspire repentance and obedience? 6. How does this chapter portray the inability of worldly wealth to save from God's wrath? 7. What can we learn about the seriousness of defiling sacred spaces like the Temple? 8. How would you respond if you were among the people receiving Ezekiel's prophecy? 9. What does it mean when it says that "the buyer will not regain what he lost, and the seller will not return to what was sold"? How can we apply this to modern life? 10. Can you relate to the feeling of seeking peace but finding none? How can faith change that? 11. How does Ezekiel's message act as a warning to us in modern times? 12. How can the church today guard against the sins of idolatry and injustice? 13. How does Ezekiel 7 challenge our view of prosperity and success? 14. What would be the implications if God turned His face away from us today, as described in this chapter? 15. How should the message of Ezekiel 7 influence our decisions and actions in our daily lives? 16. How do you see the theme of inescapability playing out in this chapter? 17. How does the description of the despair among the people of Israel make you reflect upon the consequences of sin in your own life? 18. How does the desolation depicted in the chapter inspire you to lead a life more pleasing to God? 19. How can you apply the lessons from Ezekiel 7 in teaching others about the severity of God's judgment? 20. What steps can you take to ensure that you do not fall into the same trap as the Israelites did, according to this chapter? Links Ezekiel 7:26 NIV Ezekiel 7:26 NLT Ezekiel 7:26 ESV Ezekiel 7:26 NASB Ezekiel 7:26 KJV Ezekiel 7:26 Commentaries Bible Hub