Ezekiel - Chapter-34

Chapter Summary

Message to the faithless shepherds of Israel. Promise of restoration of Israel, and setting up of the kingdom.

Based on what God says about Israel's shepherds, how would you define the role of a shepherd?
God uses sheep to talk about the Israelites. What is it about sheep that make them need a shepherd? In Matthew 9:36, Jesus saw the crowd as sheep without a shepherd. How does this relate to what God said about the Israelites?
Where did God say he would rescue his sheep and bring them to? What does this tell you about God's promises? How differently would your life be if you believed God's promises even when you did not understand them?
God said he would bring his sheep to one shepherd, David. What is the significance of this prophecy?
God promised to take care of his sheep, but he was still going to keep them in the wilderness. What does this tell us about how God attends to us?
God said he would judge between sheep and sheep. What is important about the judgment of the different sheep?
In the church today, who is the shepherd and who are the sheep? What are some ways the shepherd should feed the sheep?
What responsibility does sheep have toward God their shepherd? What happens when they do not take up their responsibility?
Who is our shepherd as a body of believers? What has he done for us and what does he continue to do for us?
Verse 13-15 God says what he will do for his sheep. Read Psalm 123 and see how it compares with the verses. What does this tell us about the character of God?

Shepherds, v. 2.

God, Ezekiel.

12, 15, 31.