Sunday, November 11, 2018

Week 46, November 11 - 17, 2018

Sunday, November 11, Ezekiel 33 - 34, Hebrew 8 - 9
  • According to Ezekiel 33 what is the job of a watchman?
  • Why was Ezekiel to Israel, "nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well"? (Ezekiel 33:32)
  • How does Ezekiel 34:4 describe the job of a shepherd?  Is it your job to do some of this?
  • Hebrews 8:5 calls the sanctuary that Moses had built, "a copy and shadow of what is in heaven."  What does this mean?
  • What are the main features of the new covenant described in Hebrews 8?
  • What is the meaning of the statement in Hebrews 9:22, "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness"?
Monday, November 12, Ezekiel 35 - 37, Psalm 128
  • Why does God say He is against Mount Seir in Ezekiel 35?
  • In Ezekiel 36:24 God promises to gather Israel from the nations and bring them back to their own land.  What else does He promise in verses 25-28?
  • What did the two sticks in Ezekiel 37 represent?  What did God promise to do with the two nations in Ezekiel 37:22?
  • What promises does Psalm 128 make to those who fear the Lord and walk in obedience to Him?
Tuesday, November 13, Ezekiel 38 - 39, Hebrews 10
  • In Ezekiel 38 how does God say He will stop an invasion against Israel?
  • What promises does God make to Israel in Ezekiel 39:28-29?
  • Hebrews 10:4 says, "It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins."  Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
  • According to Hebrews 10:25 what is the purpose of meeting together?
Wednesday, November 14, Ezekiel 40 - 42, Psalm 129
  • Why did God show Ezekiel a vision of a restored temple area beginning in chapter 40?
  • Why does Ezekiel 42:14 require that priests were "not to go into the outer court until they leave behind the garments in which they minister"?
  • Psalm 129:2 says, "they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me."  What is the difference between being oppressed and not having the victory gained over you?
Thursday, November 15, Ezekiel 43 - 44, Hebrews 11
  • God told Ezekiel in 43:10, "describe the temple to the people of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their sins."  Why would the plans for the temple cause the people to be ashamed of their sins?
  • What is the meaning of the statement in Ezekiel 44:28, "I am to be the only inheritance the priests have"?
  • Why does Hebrews 11:6 say, "without faith it is impossible to please God"?
  • Hebrews 11:25 describes the choice that Moses made to lead the people of Israel, "He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin."  Why would you choose mistreatment over fleeting pleasure?
Friday, November 16, Ezekiel 45 - 46, Psalms 130 - 131
  • Why does Ezekiel 45:9 accuse the princes of Israel of dispossessing the people?
  • What was the purpose of requiring people to leave by the opposite gate from the one they entered in Ezekiel 46:9?
  • Psalm 130:4 says, "But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you."  How does a person know that they are forgiven and can serve the Lord?
  • David says in Psalm 131:2, "I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother."  What is the value of calming yourself?
Saturday, November 17, Ezekiel  47 - 48, Hebrews 12 - 13
  • What river was Ezekiel seeing in chapter 47, where he was told, "where the river flows everything will live"?
  • The land of Israel was never divided in the way Ezekiel 48 describes.  What was the purpose of this description?
  • The book of Ezekiel concludes in 48:35 by saying, "And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there."  What would it take for the most important characteristic of your home and your life to be "The Lord is there"?
  • Hebrews 12:1 urges us to throw off everything that hinders.  What would this include for you?
  • Hebrews 12:7 tells us to endure hardship as discipline.  What hardship in your life would you regard as the Lord's discipline?
  • Why does Hebrews 13:2 tell us to show hospitality to strangers?
  • Hebrews 13:4 says that marriage should be honored by all.  How can you honor marriage?


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