Ezekiel - Chapter-35

Chapter Summary

Prophecy against Mount Seir.

Discussion Questions for Ezekiel, Chapter 35

  1. What did God say he would do to Edom? What had they done? What is God's position on taking what does not belong to you? How is this made clear in this passage?
  2. What does God's opposition to Edom teach us about justice?
  3. Israel had also rebelled against God, and yet he defended them against their enemies. What does this teach us about God's relationship with Israel?
  4. God told Edom he would cut them off from those who come and go. What happens when you are isolated from everyone?
  5. God accused Edom of anger, envy, and hatred. What is the importance of God highlighting those three offenses?
  6. Edom wanted to claim land that was not their own. How does this teach us about greed?
  7. What are some of the ways we provoke God to anger?
  8. The words "waste" and "desolate" appear several times in this chapter. Why is this the case?
  9. God warned Edom then pronounced judgment on them. What does this say about God's desire for them?
  10. What are some examples of people warning us and when we do not listen, the consequences for our actions?

Key Words/Phrase

Desolations, vv. 3, 9, 14.

Characters

God, Ezekiel.

Strong Verse(s)

6