Ezekiel Chapter 22 Summary
Sins of Israel enumerated. Parable of the dross in the furnace. Sins of priests, prophets and people.
Discussion Questions for Ezekiel, Chapter 22
- What two practices are described in the first verses of the chapter that “bring doom” (NIV) upon Israel? What makes these practices particularly offensive to God?
- How does God’s promise in verses 4–5 compare to God’s original plan for Israel (see Genesis 12:2–3)?
- What phrase is repeated in verses 7–12? What impact does this repetition have on God’s message about Israel’s sin? Why?
- What does it mean to desecrate (NIV) God's Sabbath? Why is this a sin?
- What do you think it means that the people of Israel have “forgotten” God (NIV) as seen in verse 12? What is the result of people forgetting God?
- How does God describe the state of Israel in verses 17–22? Compare this passage to 1 Peter 1:7. What do both of these passages teach about God's refining process?
- What does the illustration in verses 17–22 tell us about the intended purpose for God’s punishment upon Israel?
- What hypocritical behavior does God describe his priests committing? Why is this behavior offensive to God? What does it teach about Sabbath?
- What happens to all the works of man when God is not a part of them?
- How is the man that God is looking for described in verse 30? Why is there a need for a man to stand in the gap? (NIV)
Key Words/Phrase
Abominations, v. 2.
Characters
God, Ezekiel.
Strong Verse(s)
14,30,31.