Ezekiel Chapter 29 Summary
Prophecy against Egypt.
Discussion Questions for Ezekiel, Chapter 29
- Who is God talking to? What is his relationship with God? Why is this important?
- What is God reminding Pharaoh when God accuses him of claiming to own and be the maker of the Nile?
- Why does Egypt go against God’s plan? What warning does this passage give to anyone who chooses to go against God?
- What does this passage teach us about God’s power over creation?
- How many years does God say he will judge Egypt? What is significant about the years?
- What is Nebuchadnezzar’s role in the plan of God to fight against Egypt? What do we learn about who God chooses to use to accomplish his purpose?
- God rewards Nebuchadnezzar for his role. What does this tell us about God's desire to draw sinners to himself?
- In verse 21, God said, “I will open your lips” (ESV). What does this say about God's dealing with Ezekiel? How should this encourage us to carry out God's purposes?
- Ezekiel prophesied against a powerful nation, Egypt. Who did Ezekiel trust to protect him as he carried out the prophecies? What does Ezekiel’s response tell us about his spiritual condition?
- What are some situations you need to speak up against?
Key Words/Phrase
Desolations, v. 9.
Characters
God, Ezekiel, Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar.
