◄ Ezekiel 7:17 ►
Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:17? 2. How does Ezekiel 7:17 illustrate the consequences of turning away from God? 3. What does "all hands will go limp" signify about human strength without God? 4. How can we avoid the spiritual paralysis described in Ezekiel 7:17 today? 5. Which other scriptures warn of similar judgment for disobedience to God? 6. How can we strengthen our faith to prevent spiritual fear and weakness? 7. What does Ezekiel 7:17 mean by "all hands will hang limp"? 8. How does Ezekiel 7:17 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. Why is fear emphasized in Ezekiel 7:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 7? 11. What is the meaning of being born of water and Spirit? 12. What is the significance of the Water of Life? 13. What does 'firmament' mean in the Bible? 14. What does 'washing of water by the word' mean? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of "every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water" reflect the spiritual state of Israel at the time of Ezekiel's prophecy? 2. In what ways can we see the consequences of sin leading to weakness in our own lives or in the world today? 3. How does understanding God's judgment in Ezekiel 7:17 help us appreciate His mercy and grace as seen in other parts of Scripture? 4. What steps can we take to ensure that we are living in a way that honors God and avoids the spiritual weakness described in this passage? 5. How can the themes of judgment and repentance in Ezekiel 7:17 be applied to our understanding of the Gospel message? Ezekiel 7 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the prophecy of doom in Ezekiel 7 apply to today's world? 2. What lessons can be learned about the nature of God's judgment from this chapter? 3. How does Ezekiel 7 deepen your understanding of the consequences of sin? 4. Why does God connect idolatry with severe punishment? 5. How can the fear of divine judgment inspire repentance and obedience? 6. How does this chapter portray the inability of worldly wealth to save from God's wrath? 7. What can we learn about the seriousness of defiling sacred spaces like the Temple? 8. How would you respond if you were among the people receiving Ezekiel's prophecy? 9. What does it mean when it says that "the buyer will not regain what he lost, and the seller will not return to what was sold"? How can we apply this to modern life? 10. Can you relate to the feeling of seeking peace but finding none? How can faith change that? 11. How does Ezekiel's message act as a warning to us in modern times? 12. How can the church today guard against the sins of idolatry and injustice? 13. How does Ezekiel 7 challenge our view of prosperity and success? 14. What would be the implications if God turned His face away from us today, as described in this chapter? 15. How should the message of Ezekiel 7 influence our decisions and actions in our daily lives? 16. How do you see the theme of inescapability playing out in this chapter? 17. How does the description of the despair among the people of Israel make you reflect upon the consequences of sin in your own life? 18. How does the desolation depicted in the chapter inspire you to lead a life more pleasing to God? 19. How can you apply the lessons from Ezekiel 7 in teaching others about the severity of God's judgment? 20. What steps can you take to ensure that you do not fall into the same trap as the Israelites did, according to this chapter? Links Ezekiel 7:17 NIV Ezekiel 7:17 NLT Ezekiel 7:17 ESV Ezekiel 7:17 NASB Ezekiel 7:17 KJV Ezekiel 7:17 Commentaries Bible Hub