Chapter Summary

Lamentation for Pharaoh and Egypt.

Discussion Questions for Ezekiel, Chapter 32

1. Egypt saw itself as a lion, but God said it was a dragon. What is the significance?
2. Has there been a time when you thought you were stronger than others saw you? What was your response?
3. God said to Egypt that his judgment would bring darkness in the land. What does darkness symbolize? How do people behave when they are in spiritual darkness?
4. This is not the first time God brought darkness to Egypt (Exodus 10:21-23). What does a repeat of darkness on Egypt tell us about the Egyptians? Have there been times when you have been warned about the same thing more than once? What were the consequences?
5. God told Pharaoh he would use his sword to bring the nation down. What does a sword do when placed in a hand? The Bible says that the Word of God is the sword for our protection against the enemy. What are some ideas to ensure we have this sword in our hands at all times?
6. When the nations that fought with Egypt fell, they were all cast into the pit. What does the pit represent?
7. What were the reasons God cast the nations allied to Egypt to the pit? Can you think of a modern example of allied nations that faced consequences as a result of their corporation?
8. God's judgment on Pharaoh was final, the nation had no hope. What is the hope we now have, even when we sin against God? How can fellowship with others help build that hope?
9. God referred to Egypt and other nations as uncircumcised. What does this symbolize?
10. The identity of the nations was depended on what they did or didn't do. How different is this with the identity Christians have? Is it possible to lose that identity? Why or why not?

Key Words/Phrase

Lamentation, vv. 2, 16. Terrors, v. 32.

Characters

God, Ezekiel, Pharaoh, Nebuchadrezzar.

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