Ezekiel Chapter 31 Summary
Prophecy against Pharaoh.
Discussion Questions for Ezekiel, Chapter 31
- Pride eventually brought Egypt down. Assyria could learn from Egypt, but they didn't. How does this relate to how God warns us about our pride?
- How do you define pride? What are its consequences?
- God makes references to the garden of God and compares it with the garden of Eden. What was unique about Eden?
- The nations that depended on Egypt also fell when Egypt fell. What does this teach us about dependency on other people?
- When God addresses Pharaoh, he also includes the Egyptians themselves. What does this tell us about citizens’ responsibilities in the affairs of their country?
- God was clear about how he was going to bring Pharaoh down. What was Pharaoh’s response? What does Pharaoh’s response indicate about his attitude toward God?
- When God passed judgment on Assyria, he compared the nation with a huge tree that was cut down and abandoned. What is the effect of using such an imagery?
- When Assyria was weakened by Babylon, they asked Egypt for help, but they still could not defeat Babylon. What does this tell us about God's favor and judgment?
- What are some areas of pride you need to confess and repent about?
- In the areas where you have depended on people to help you succeed, how should you respond after reading about Assyria and Egypt?
Key Words/Phrase
Pride punished, vv. 10, 11.
Characters
God, Ezekiel, Pharaoh.