Series: Ezekiel
Title: The God of Self
Passage: Ezekiel 28 & 29
Speaker: Steve Howell (Senior Minister)

Use the following questions and directions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

• What are you better at than other people? Demonstrate or show off your skill.
  

• Does your success with this skill ever lead to pride? Why or why not?
  

Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

• Define idolatry. See Exodus 20:2-3 as a starting point.
  

• What are some things (people, items, experiences, gods) that can be “idols” for us today? Which ones are most tempting for you?
  

• Look at the list you just made. How does each one put YOUR desires above what GOD desires for your life?
  

• What are some synonyms for “pride?” Can you find a verse that speaks about each?
  

• When you view yourself as a ‘god,’ how could it lead to arrogance? Loneliness? Insecurity?
  

• What was the temptation for Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:4-5? Why hasn’t the temptation gone away for humankind?
  

• Read Ezekiel 28:2-10 as an example of “idolatry of self.” Do you share any characteristics with the prince of Tyre?
  

• What steps does God take to humble him? Has God ever humbled you before? How?
  

• What are some ways that you can build humility in your life?
  

  Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

• Thank God for being the One and Only God! Ask for forgiveness for times when you elevate your
  desires above His.
  

• Pray for help redirecting praise to God instead of yourself.