Introduction
Ezekiel tells the Israelites that they will be individually responsible for what they do.
Questions
1. What does the Lord GOD say about someone who has walked in his statutes and kept his ordinances?
v 9 has walked in my statutes,
and has kept my ordinances,
to deal truly;
he is just,
he shall surely live,” says the Lord GOD.
2. What does the Lord GOD say about someone who has wronged the poor and needy and has taken by robbery?
v 12 and 13 [who] has wronged the poor and needy,
has taken by robbery, ... and has taken increase from the poor;
... He shall not live. He has done all these abominations. He shall surely die. His blood will be on him.
3. How does the Lord GOD say he will judge the house of Israel?
v 30 “Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, everyone according to his ways,” says the Lord GOD. ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 The people of Israel have a proverb that says the children will suffer for the sins of their fathers
- v 5 to 18 GOD gives examples of good and bad behaviour leading to life and death
- v 19 to 24 Individuals are judged on their own behaviour and GOD wants the wicked to turn from his evil ways
- v 25 to 29 GOD argues that his ways are fair
- v 30 to 32 GOD will judge Israel and wants them to change their ways and live