◄ Ezekiel 36:36 ►
Then the nations around you that remain will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was destroyed, and I have replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:36? 2. How does Ezekiel 36:36 demonstrate God's sovereignty in restoring Israel? 3. What does "I, the LORD, have spoken" reveal about God's authority and promises? 4. How can believers today trust God's restoration as seen in Ezekiel 36:36? 5. Connect Ezekiel 36:36 with other Scriptures about God's faithfulness to His people. 6. How should Ezekiel 36:36 inspire our faith in God's transformative power? 7. How does Ezekiel 36:36 demonstrate God's sovereignty and power in restoring Israel? 8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Ezekiel 36:36? 9. How does Ezekiel 36:36 relate to the modern state of Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. How could the promise of a renewed land in Ezekiel 36 realistically occur on such a large scale when historical and archaeological evidence seems sparse? 12. Does Ezekiel 35 conflict with other scriptures that suggest different fates or timelines for Edom? 13. Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah? 14. Why does the text in Isaiah 34:10-11 claim permanent desolation when other biblical passages speak of possible restoration? Discussion Questions 1. How does the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36:36 encourage you in your personal life or community? 2. In what ways can you be a witness to God's transformative power in your life to those around you? 3. How does understanding God's covenant faithfulness in the Old Testament enhance your trust in His promises today? 4. What areas of your life need God's rebuilding and replanting, and how can you actively participate in this process? 5. How do the themes of restoration in Ezekiel 36:36 connect with the New Testament teachings on renewal and hope in Christ? Ezekiel 36 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the theme of restoration in Ezekiel 36 resonate with your personal life? 2. In what ways have you seen God's promise of giving a "new heart" and a "new spirit" manifest in your life or someone else's life? 3. How do the messages of hope and restoration in this chapter relate to the concept of repentance and forgiveness in our current society? 4. What does it mean to profane God's name, as Israel did, and how can we avoid doing so in our lives? 5. In what ways can you uphold the sanctity of God's name in your daily life? 6. How do the promises of God in Ezekiel 36 remind you of His love and commitment to you? 7. Discuss the relevance of God's restoration of Israel in the current state of your community or nation. How can these messages be applied? 8. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions don't lead to spiritual desolation, as happened with Israel? 9. Discuss the power of God's transformative renewal in your life or the lives of people around you. 10. How does the promise of God answering the prayers of the people in verses 33-38 inspire you in your personal prayer life? 11. How does Ezekiel 36 reassure you of God's unchanging love, even in the face of disobedience? 12. Reflect on a time you've experienced forgiveness, either from God or someone else. How does this reflect the themes presented in Ezekiel 36? 13. In what ways can you contribute to the spiritual revival of your community, as God promised to Israel? 14. Discuss the significance of God restoring Israel not for their sake, but for His holy name. How does this apply to our understanding of God's grace? 15. How can you apply the prophecy of Ezekiel to modern day living? 16. What steps can you take to ensure that you are not spiritually scattered, as the Israelites were? 17. How can the cleansing from impurities and idolatry, promised by God to Israel, be translated into our lives today? 18. How can we cultivate a heart and spirit that aligns with God's intentions, as promised in Ezekiel 36? 19. Discuss a time in your life when you felt God's transformative power as seen in the physical and spiritual revival promised to Israel. 20. How can the promises God made to the land of Israel in Ezekiel 36 give you hope for the environment and world we live in today? Links Ezekiel 36:36 NIV Ezekiel 36:36 NLT Ezekiel 36:36 ESV Ezekiel 36:36 NASB Ezekiel 36:36 KJV Ezekiel 36:36 Commentaries Bible Hub