Discussion Questions: January 25
Opening
What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?
Summary
Ezekiel 4-5
In these chapters Ezekiel performs a number of sign acts which proclaim a strong message about the coming siege and destruction of Jerusalem. The shock of Ezekiel’s street theatre message is that because of Israel’s constant covenant violations, God himself will come against his people. This is a side of God we often ignore today. But God is glorious, holy, and sovereign and we cannot make him into anything less.
Discussion Questions
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What is your natural reaction to an incident of severe injustice or evil?
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If God is always good and always does the just and right thing, how do you think he feels when his good creation is violated with evil, and his covenants are broken by his people?
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Does God get angry? If so, when? With what motives?
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How can God be both just and merciful without compromising either of these perfect attributes?
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Why is it so important that the nations recognize Yahweh in the obedience of his people?