◄ Ezekiel 20:41 ►
When I bring you from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered, I will accept you as a pleasing aroma. And I will show My holiness through you in the sight of the nations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 20:41? 2. How does Ezekiel 20:41 illustrate God's desire for a holy people? 3. What does "a pleasing aroma" signify about our relationship with God? 4. How can we ensure our lives are a "pleasing aroma" to the Lord? 5. Connect Ezekiel 20:41 with Romans 12:1 regarding living sacrifices. 6. How does this verse encourage us to live set apart from the world? 7. What does Ezekiel 20:41 reveal about God's acceptance of His people? 8. How does Ezekiel 20:41 relate to the concept of a pleasing aroma to God? 9. What historical context is essential for understanding Ezekiel 20:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 20? 11. How do claims in Ezekiel 36 about Israel's future prosperity reconcile with other biblical passages that predict ongoing hardship for the same people? 12. How does the promise of eventual restoration in Ezekiel 20:40-44 stand up to skepticism when some prophecies appear to have remained unfulfilled from a historical standpoint? 13. (Revelation 20:7-8) Who are Gog and Magog historically, and why is there no clear archeological evidence of such an end-times battle? 14. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that Ezekiel 37:12-14 was fulfilled by actual physical resurrections in Israel's past? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of being a "pleasing aroma" to God challenge your current lifestyle and spiritual practices? 2. In what ways can you demonstrate God's holiness in your daily life, serving as a witness to those around you? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's faithfulness in restoring a broken area of your life. How did this impact your relationship with Him? 4. How can the Church today embody the role of being a testimony to the nations, as described in Ezekiel 20:41? 5. What steps can you take to ensure that your life is a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, as encouraged in Romans 12? Ezekiel 20 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the recounting of Israel's history of rebellion serve as a cautionary tale for us today? 2. What can we learn about God's character through His interactions with Israel in this chapter? 3. How do you see God's mercy and judgement balancing each other in Ezekiel 20? 4. What does the concept of the Sabbath represent in this chapter and how can it be applied today? 5. How do the elders of Israel approach Ezekiel and how does their attitude reflect the state of their relationship with God? 6. Why does God repeatedly hold back His full wrath despite Israel's constant rebellion? 7. How does God's promise of future restoration reflect His ultimate plans for humanity? 8. In what ways might we be guilty of idolatry in our modern context? 9. How does God's response to Israel's rebellion in Babylon apply to our lives when we find ourselves in 'exile' situations? 10. What can we learn from God's strategy of discipline and promise of restoration in guiding our own actions and life choices? 11. How does the final verse (Ezekiel 20:44) inspire you and why? 12. In what ways does Israel's loathing of their past actions after God's judgment mirror personal regret and repentance? 13. How can the concept of purification mentioned in the chapter be applied in our spiritual journey today? 14. What do you think it means to serve God with a "whole heart" as stated in the final section? 15. In what ways does this chapter challenge your understanding of God's justice and mercy? 16. How can the history of Israel's disobedience serve as a mirror for our own spiritual state? 17. What parallels can be drawn between Israel's rebellion and the moral and spiritual state of society today? 18. How does God's promise of restoration in this chapter encourage you in times of personal struggle? 19. What steps can you take to avoid falling into the patterns of rebellion displayed by the Israelites? 20. In what ways can we take lessons from Israel's history to build a more faithful and obedient relationship with God today? Links Ezekiel 20:41 NIV Ezekiel 20:41 NLT Ezekiel 20:41 ESV Ezekiel 20:41 NASB Ezekiel 20:41 KJV Ezekiel 20:41 Commentaries Bible Hub