◄ Ezekiel 36:38 ►
Like the numerous flocks for sacrifices at Jerusalem during her appointed feasts, so the ruined cities will be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the LORD." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 36:38? 2. How does Ezekiel 36:38 illustrate God's promise of restoration and growth for Israel? 3. What does the imagery of "flocks for sacrifices" signify in Ezekiel 36:38? 4. How can Ezekiel 36:38 inspire us to trust in God's restoration today? 5. Connect Ezekiel 36:38 with other biblical promises of restoration and multiplication. 6. How can we apply the hope of Ezekiel 36:38 in our communities? 7. How does Ezekiel 36:38 reflect God's promise of restoration to Israel? 8. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Ezekiel 36:38? 9. How does Ezekiel 36:38 relate to the concept of divine judgment and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 36? 11. What does defiling God's temple mean? 12. How do the Old and New Covenants differ? 13. How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20-21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem? 14. (Hebrews 13:20-21) How can this text's explanation of God's covenant through Jesus align with other biblical passages that present conflicting perspectives on atonement and redemption? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of "flocks for sacrifices" enhance our understanding of worship and dedication to God? 2. In what ways can the promise of restoration in Ezekiel 36:38 encourage us in our personal lives today? 3. How does the gathering of flocks during Jerusalem's feasts relate to the New Testament concept of the church as a community? 4. What does the phrase "Then they will know that I am the LORD" teach us about God's character and His relationship with His people? 5. How can we apply the lessons of faithfulness and hope from Ezekiel 36:38 to our current circumstances, especially in times of difficulty or "exile"? 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 36:38 NIV Ezekiel 36:38 NLT Ezekiel 36:38 ESV Ezekiel 36:38 NASB Ezekiel 36:38 KJV Ezekiel 36:38 Commentaries Bible Hub