Ezekiel 4 - Introduction

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1.

What was the purpose of the action parables performed by the prophets of old? What would be the modern-day re action to such antics?

2.

Identify and describe the various kinds of siege operations to which Ezekiel alludes in this section.

3.

What was symbolized by the pan which Ezekiel set up between himself and his sketch of Jerusalem ?

4.

What was Ezekiel symbolizing by lying first on his left side and then on his right?

5.

From what point in time are the 390 years of Israel's punishment to be counted? What forty years was Judah punished for its iniquity?

6.

Were the 390 days and the 40 days of immobilization con current or consecutive?

7.

How can you explain the fact that Ezekiel performed various symbolic acts during the period of his immobilization?

8.

How might one answer those who contend that there is no way to fit the 430 days of immobilization into the chronology of Ezekiel's early ministry?

9.

What was Ezekiel representing by the diet he consumed during the days of his symbolic siege?

10.

Were the dietary regulations in effect only during the first 390 days, or during the entire period of 430 days?

11.

How did the Lord indicate His thoughtful concern for Ezekiel in the matter of the cooking fuel?

12.

What was Ezekiel to do with the hairs of his head to symbolize the various fates awaiting the Jews? What element of hope is found here?