◄ Ezekiel 18:9 ►
He follows My statutes and faithfully keeps My ordinances. That man is righteous; surely he will live, declares the Lord GOD. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 18:9? 2. How does Ezekiel 18:9 define living a righteous life before God? 3. What actions in Ezekiel 18:9 demonstrate obedience to God's statutes? 4. How can we apply Ezekiel 18:9 to our daily decision-making? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of following God's laws and decrees? 6. How does Ezekiel 18:9 encourage personal responsibility in our spiritual walk? 7. How does Ezekiel 18:9 define righteousness in the context of Old Testament law? 8. Does Ezekiel 18:9 imply that salvation is based on works rather than faith? 9. How does Ezekiel 18:9 align with the New Testament teachings on righteousness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 18? 11. What is Yahwism or a Yahwist? 12. What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story? 13. Why would a supernatural mark (Ezekiel 9:4) be necessary if God is omniscient and already knows who is righteous? 14. How do the Old and New Covenants differ? Discussion Questions 1. How does Ezekiel 18:9 challenge the notion of collective responsibility for sin, and what does it say about individual accountability? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our obedience to God's statutes is heartfelt and not merely external? 3. How does the promise of life for the righteous in Ezekiel 18:9 encourage us in our daily walk with God? 4. What are some practical ways we can be "doers of the word" as encouraged in James 1:22-25, in light of Ezekiel 18:9? 5. How can we apply the principle of personal responsibility in our communities, encouraging others to pursue righteousness? Ezekiel 18 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Ezekiel 18 challenge conventional views about inherited sin and divine punishment? 2. What qualities and actions does God use to define a righteous person in this chapter? 3. Contrast the lives of the wicked son and the righteous grandson in Ezekiel 18. How do their lives reflect the principle of individual responsibility? 4. How does the concept of individual responsibility presented in Ezekiel 18 apply to our modern understanding of justice? 5. Reflect on the transformative power of repentance as discussed in verses 21-24. How does this understanding affect your perception of personal growth and change? 6. How does God respond to the Israelites' claims of His ways being unjust? How does this reinforce God's fairness and justice? 7. In what ways does the principle of individual responsibility challenge you in your daily life? 8. How does the theme of divine forgiveness manifest in your life? How can you apply it to your interactions with others? 9. How do you understand the phrase "For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!" in the context of God's character? 10. How can the understanding of personal accountability influence your relationship with God and your spiritual journey? 11. In today's society, how can we balance individual responsibility with the societal impact of actions? How does Ezekiel 18 inform this balance? 12. How can we apply the lesson of individual responsibility from Ezekiel 18 in nurturing our families, especially our children? 13. In a culture that often promotes blame-shifting, how does the message of Ezekiel 18 stand out? 14. How does the notion of individual repentance and forgiveness in Ezekiel 18 provide hope for those entangled in persistent sin? 15. How might the message of Ezekiel 18 affect the way we approach people who have made serious mistakes in their lives? 16. How can we cultivate a mindset of repentance as portrayed in Ezekiel 18 in our daily lives? 17. Can the concept of God's fairness be reconciled with the suffering we see in the world today? How does Ezekiel 18 inform this discussion? 18. How might the teachings in Ezekiel 18 influence the way society handles crime and punishment? 19. How can the principles outlined in Ezekiel 18 guide you in your personal decision-making processes? 20. What steps can you take to ensure you are living in line with the expectations of righteousness as outlined in Ezekiel 18? Links Ezekiel 18:9 NIV Ezekiel 18:9 NLT Ezekiel 18:9 ESV Ezekiel 18:9 NASB Ezekiel 18:9 KJV Ezekiel 18:9 Commentaries Bible Hub