◄ Ezekiel 5:10 ►
As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 5:10? 2. How does Ezekiel 5:10 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What does Ezekiel 5:10 reveal about God's judgment and righteousness? 4. How can Ezekiel 5:10 encourage us to uphold God's laws today? 5. Compare Ezekiel 5:10 with Deuteronomy 28:53. What similarities do you find? 6. How should Ezekiel 5:10 impact our understanding of sin's seriousness? 7. How does Ezekiel 5:10 align with a loving and just God? 8. What historical events might Ezekiel 5:10 be referencing? 9. How should Christians interpret the harsh imagery in Ezekiel 5:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 5? 11. In Ezekiel 5:10, how can extreme acts like cannibalism be historically verified or reconciled with known records of siege conditions? 12. How does the concept of original sin in Genesis 3 align with teachings on personal accountability in later Scriptures? 13. Given Ezekiel 5:5–6, is there archeological or historical evidence to confirm the severe judgment described against Jerusalem? 14. What does the Bible say about cannibalism? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of fathers eating their sons and vice versa illustrate the severity of God's judgment on Jerusalem? 2. In what ways does this passage challenge us to consider the consequences of our own disobedience to God? 3. How can we see God's faithfulness in both His judgment and His promise of a remnant? 4. What parallels can we draw between the societal breakdown in Jerusalem and challenges faced in our own communities today? 5. How can we apply the call to repentance found in Ezekiel 5:10 to our personal lives and spiritual walk? Ezekiel 5 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the symbolic action of Ezekiel in verses 1-4 illustrate the forthcoming judgment on Jerusalem? 2. What do you think the "center of the nations" (verse 5) means? Why is this significant? 3. How does Jerusalem's rebellion against God's laws compare to the rebellion in our society today? Provide specific examples. 4. What was unique about the severity of the judgment that God was going to inflict on Jerusalem (verses 9-17)? 5. How does the concept of Divine Judgment manifest in your understanding of God? 6. In what ways does the judgement on Jerusalem challenge or affirm your view of God’s love and justice? 7. How can we respond to the realities of Divine Judgment as believers in the 21st century? 8. How can the lessons from Ezekiel 5 guide our personal lives and relationships with others? 9. In what ways are we like the people of Jerusalem in this chapter? 10. How does the severity of God’s impending judgment impact your understanding of the consequences of sin? 11. How does the story of God sparing a remnant (a few hairs) relate to His mercy? 12. How does the description of the judgment evoke a sense of repentance and reliance on God's grace? 13. What actions in your life might be seen as rebellious against God's commandments? 14. How might God’s actions in Ezekiel 5 influence your decision-making process in daily life? 15. What is the relevance of this chapter to the broader narrative of the book of Ezekiel? 16. How can this chapter help us navigate times of disobedience and rebellion in our society? 17. How does Ezekiel 5 speak to current societal issues? Can you make any direct applications? 18. In the face of judgment, where can hope be found according to the book of Ezekiel? 19. How does the statement "I will be comforted" (verse 13) reflect God's character? 20. What does Ezekiel 5 teach us about our responsibilities as believers in a rebellious society? Links Ezekiel 5:10 NIV Ezekiel 5:10 NLT Ezekiel 5:10 ESV Ezekiel 5:10 NASB Ezekiel 5:10 KJV Ezekiel 5:10 Commentaries Bible Hub