SIN &
PUNISHMENT
Lesson 2  (2:1-3:15)
Lesson 3  (3:15 - 3:27)
Lesson 4  (4 - 6)
Lesson 5  (7)
Lesson 6  (8)
Lesson 7  (9-10)
Lesson 8  (11)
Lesson 9  (12)
Lesson 10  (13)
Lesson 11  (14)
Lesson 12  (15)
Lesson 13  (16)
Lesson 14  (17)
Lesson 15  (18)
Lesson 16  (19-20)

JUDGMENT
OF NATIONS
Title  1
Title  2
Title  3
Title  4

FALL OF JERUSALEM
Title  1
Title  2

MESSIANIC
HOPE
Title  1
Title  2
Title  3
Title  4

THE NATIONS
AGAINST
GOD'S PEOPLE
Title  1
Title  2
Title  3
Title  4
Title  5
Title  6

MESSIANIC
TEMPLE
Title  1
Title  2
Title  3
Title  4
Title  5
Title  6

Ezekiel

Lesson 16

1. There are two parables in chapter 19. The first is found in verses _________ and the second is found in verses _________
   
    
2. The first parable compares the princes of Israel to young lions. Who or what is the mother?

    

3. Where was the first of her cubs taken?

    

4. On the basis of 2 Kings 23:34, who was represented by this cub?

    

5. Where was the second of her cubs taken?

    

6. Who was represented by this cub?

    

7. In the second parable, the mother is like a vine. Again, who or what is the mother?

    

8. According to verse 13, where is the vine now planted?
   
    
9. The chapter began and ended with what description of its contents?

    

10. Chapter 20 begins by noting the date. How many years before Christ was it when the elders came to inquire of the LORD in this chapter?

     

11. The LORD tells Ezekiel to say to them, "I will not be inquired of you." That is, the LORD will not be inquired of by them. Where did we previously see that the LORD had said this? (See Lesson 11 )

     

12. According to Ezek. 20:4, one purpose of what God says through the prophet in verses 5-32 is what?

     

13. Three times in verses 5-52, we see a a certain interaction between God and Israel. Each time the people __________, then God "resolved" (NAS)  to ____________________ , but he relented for the sake of _____________________.

     

    1. Where are the three places in chapter 20 where we see this scenario described?
        
    2. The first time refers to what period in Israel's history? (See Ex. 32:8, 11-14).
        
    3. In what manner did Israel rebel  on this occasion according to Ezek. 20?

        

    4. The second time refers to what period in Israel's history? (See Ezek. 20:13, cf. Num. 14:11-35)

        

    5. In what manner did Israel rebel on this occasion according to Ezek. 20?

        

    6. Though God relented, he did do something about Israel's rebellion. What was it that God did do according to Ezek. 20:23 (cf. Nu. 14:26-35)
     
14. In Ezekiel 20:33-44, the Lord looks forward to the day he would do what? (See especially 20:34, 41).
     
15. According to Ezekiel 36:19-24, why would God do this?
     
16. FOR DISCUSSION: Will God ultimately deal with all mankind as he dealt with Israel as described in Ezekiel 20 and Ezekiel 36? And if not, why was it important that he deal with Israel as he did?
     
17. What is the meaning of the phrase "pass under the rod" in 20:37? (compare Lev. 27:32)
     
18.  What was the reaction of those who heard these things from Ezekiel?