Study Questions — Ezekiel 23

4 questions

1. How does the allegory of the two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, challenge you to examine your own faithfulness to God?

   Thematic focusFaithfulness and spiritual adultery.

   Taking it further

   Encourages the reader to reflect on their own spiritual fidelity and commitment to God, avoiding idolatry and unfaithfulness.

   Key verses

   • Ezekiel 23:1-4

   • #Faithfulness
   • #SpiritualAdultery
   • #Commitment

2. In what ways can the consequences faced by Oholah and Oholibah serve as a warning for the consequences of turning away from God?

   Thematic focusConsequences of unfaithfulness.

   Taking it further

   Challenges the reader to consider the serious consequences of spiritual infidelity and the importance of repentance.

   Key verses

   • Ezekiel 23:9-10
   • Ezekiel 23:22-27

   • #Consequences
   • #Repentance
   • #Warning

3. How does the depiction of God's judgment in this chapter influence your understanding of His holiness and justice?

   Thematic focusGod's holiness and justice.

   Taking it further

   Invites the reader to reflect on the nature of God's holiness and justice, and how it should impact their own life and actions.

   Key verses

   • Ezekiel 23:36-49

   • #Holiness
   • #Justice
   • #GodsCharacter

4. What steps can you take to ensure that your heart remains devoted to God, avoiding the spiritual adultery depicted in this chapter?

   Thematic focusDevotion and spiritual integrity.

   Taking it further

   Encourages the reader to actively pursue a devoted relationship with God, maintaining spiritual integrity and avoiding idolatry.

   Key verses

   • Ezekiel 23:35

   • #Devotion
   • #Integrity
   • #AvoidIdolatry

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