Guiding Questions: Ezekiel 36

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. To whom/what is the message of Ezekiel 36 addressed?
  2. Does it continue the theme of Ezekiel 35?
  3. Reference is made in Ezekiel 36:5 to “Edom.” Is this the same as “Har Seir”?
  4. Ezekiel 36:8-11 offer what promise and to whom?
  5. Will the future (Ezekiel 36:11) be equal to, or better than, the “good days” of the past?
  6. Does Ezekiel 36:17 reverse the “good tidings” of the previous passage?
  7. Is it mercy for Israel or some other factor which motivates the “restoration” to come (Ezekiel 36:22)?
  8. The ingathering, then, is warranted by “return to the right path” on the part of Israel or (Ezekiel 36:23)?
  9. Where does Ezekiel 36:25 appear in the liturgy?
  10. Who will transform Israel (Ezekiel 36:26-27) — the people themselves or?
  11. What are “a heart of stone” and “a heart of flesh and blood” (Ezekiel 36:26)?
  12. What is the impact of instilling “My spirit” in terms of consequential action (Ezekiel 36:27)?
  13. How does Ezekiel 36:28 parallel Ezekiel 34:24?
  14. But, will memory of transgression be erased (Ezekiel 36:31)?
  15. Ezekiel 36:32 affirms that the “happy time” is a derivative of good action by the people, or, while undeserved, yet will ensue because?
  16. Who/what, then, will restore the country to fecundity, peace and “all good things” (Ezekiel 36:36)?
  17. And will the remnant remain modest in numbers or proliferate (Ezekiel 36:37)?

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