The Prophet Ezekiel
Who was Ezekiel?
Ezekiel was a prophet of God during Israel’s exile in Babylon.
According to verse 12, can a righteous person’s past righteousness save him if he turns to sin?
No. His righteousness will not deliver him in the day of his transgression.
According to verse 16, what happens to the sins of a wicked person who repents?
None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him.
What accusation did the people make about the Lord?
They said His way is not equal (unfair).
According to verse 14, what must the wicked turn from in order to live?
Wickedness (sin).
What role did God give Ezekiel?
God appointed him as a watchman to warn the people.
Ezekiel 33:7
According to verse 13, what happens if a righteous man turns from righteousness and commits sin?
He shall die.
According to verse 18, why does a righteous person die if he turns to sin?
Because of the iniquity he commits.
Whose way was actually not fair?
The people’s way.
According to verse 12-13, what must the righteous continue in to live?
Righteousness.
To whom did Ezekiel deliver God’s message?
To the house of Israel.
Ezekiel 33:10
According to verses 14-15, what happens when a wicked person turns from sin and does what is lawful and right?
He shall surely live.
According to verse 19, why does a wicked person live if he turns from sin?
Because he does what is lawful and right.
What does this verse teach about God’s character?
God is just and fair in His judgments.
According to verses 14-15, what is the result of repentance and obedience?
Life.
According to Ezekiel 33:12-13, what was the main warning Ezekiel gave about sin?
That sin leads to death.
According to verse 15, what must the wicked restore in order to live?
He must restore what he has stolen and walk in God’s statutes.
According to verse 20, how does God judge each person?
According to his own ways.
Why did the people misunderstand God’s justice?
They ignored their own responsibility for sin.
According to verse 20, what standard does God use to judge people?
Their own ways.
Based on Ezekiel 33:11-12, why did God send Ezekiel to warn the people before judgment?
Because God desires repentance and gives people an opportunity to turn from sin.
According to Ezekiel 33:12-13, what does this passage teach about personal responsibility?
That each person is responsible for his present actions before God.
Based on verses 12-20, how does this passage show both justice and mercy?
God punishes sin (justice) but forgives those who truly repent (mercy).
Based on verses 17-20, why do people today sometimes think God is unfair?
Because they focus on consequences rather than their own sinful choices.
Based on verses 14-16, if sinners deserve death, why does repentance bring life?
Because when a person turns away from sin and begins to do what is right, God forgives them and allows them to live instead of facing the punishment they deserve.