1. How does the use of symbolism in Ezekiel 4 enhance your understanding of God's message?

2. In what ways can the punishments that Ezekiel enacts be seen in today's society?

3. What is the significance of the numbers 390 and 40 in the context of Ezekiel's actions?

4. How does Ezekiel’s reluctance to cook his food over human excrement reveal about his character and values?

5. In the present day, how can we interpret and apply the principle of punishment corresponding to the length and magnitude of sin?

6. What does God allowing Ezekiel to use cow dung instead of human excrement say about divine mercy?

7. Why might God have chosen such physical and vivid demonstrations through Ezekiel to warn His people?

8. How does Ezekiel 4 challenge your understanding of God's justice?

9. How might we react today to a prophet like Ezekiel? Would his actions be accepted, or would they be dismissed?

10. How might the symbol of the iron pan as a barrier relate to barriers in your life that prevent spiritual growth?

11. How can the dire predictions in this chapter be reconciled with the concept of a loving and merciful God?

12. How does the Israelites' disobedience reflect our behaviors and attitudes towards God’s commands today?

13. If you were asked to perform an act similar to Ezekiel's to demonstrate a divine message, how would you respond?

14. How can we discern whether an uncomfortable task is a divine assignment or not, as in the case of Ezekiel?

15. In what ways does society today face symbolic ‘sieges’ similar to that of Jerusalem?

16. How can we prevent ourselves from falling into patterns of disobedience like the Israelites?

17. What are some contemporary examples of choosing defilement over obedience to God’s law?

18. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 4 to our daily living, especially in times of crisis or hardship?

19. How does this chapter affect your view of the relationship between obedience to God and societal well-being?

20. How do you understand God's mercy in light of the severity of the predicted punishments in this chapter?