◄ Ezekiel 8:6 ►
"Son of man," He said to me, "do you see what they are doing--the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing--to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:6? 2. How does Ezekiel 8:6 illustrate the severity of Israel's idolatry before God? 3. What modern practices might God consider "detestable" as in Ezekiel 8:6? 4. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's standards in Ezekiel 8:6? 5. What other scriptures warn against idolatry similar to Ezekiel 8:6? 6. How can we guard our hearts from "greater abominations" mentioned in Ezekiel 8:6? 7. What abominations are being referred to in Ezekiel 8:6? 8. How does Ezekiel 8:6 challenge our understanding of idolatry? 9. Why does God show Ezekiel these abominations in the temple? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8? 11. How does Ezekiel 9:6 reconcile a loving God with the command to kill everyone, including children and the elderly? 12. Jeremiah 23:11–12: Are there any historical or archaeological findings that confirm or refute the portrayal of corrupt prophets and priests in Jeremiah’s era? 13. Ezekiel 11:23 describes the departure of God’s glory from the Temple—how can we verify whether this was a real event or a later literary construct? 14. What does defiling God's temple mean? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "abominations" that might drive God's presence away from our lives or communities? 2. How can we identify and remove idols from our lives to ensure God remains at the center? 3. In what ways can we act as prophets in our own communities, warning others of the consequences of sin? 4. How does understanding the historical context of Israel's idolatry help us apply this passage to our lives today? 5. What steps can we take to ensure that our personal and communal worship remains pure and pleasing to God? Ezekiel 8 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Ezekiel 8 teach about God's omniscience? 2. Discuss the significance of the location of the idol of jealousy in the temple. 3. How does the secretive nature of the elders' worship in Ezekiel 8:7-12 relate to hypocrisy in today's society? 4. Why did the people think their actions were hidden from God? 5. How might the women weeping for Tammuz be compared to present-day distractions that can lead us away from God? 6. Discuss the role of the temple in Israelite society and the significance of its corruption. 7. What is the significance of the men turning their backs towards the sanctuary and facing east to worship the sun? 8. How does God's response to the idolatry in Ezekiel 8 inform our understanding of His character? 9. How does this chapter serve as a warning against idolatry in any form? 10. What are some modern forms of idolatry that people may fall into today? 11. How can believers today safeguard themselves against spiritual apostasy? 12. How does God's righteous anger in this chapter resonate with His love and mercy? 13. How do you think Ezekiel felt during these visions, and why? 14. In what ways can the presence of hidden idols in our lives provoke God to jealousy? 15. How can we discern and remove "hidden doors" of idolatry in our lives? 16. How does the false sense of security of the Israelites reflect on today's society? 17. What can we learn from God's judgement as depicted in Ezekiel 8? 18. How does Ezekiel's vision relate to personal and collective responsibility in our faith? 19. How can the church today address and prevent the idolatrous practices represented in this chapter? 20. How can this study of Ezekiel 8 guide your personal relationship with God and influence your day-to-day decisions? Links Ezekiel 8:6 NIV Ezekiel 8:6 NLT Ezekiel 8:6 ESV Ezekiel 8:6 NASB Ezekiel 8:6 KJV Ezekiel 8:6 Commentaries Bible Hub