1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:1?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:1 challenge leaders to care for their flock today?

3. What responsibilities do spiritual shepherds have according to Ezekiel 34:1?

4. How does Ezekiel 34:1 connect with Jesus' teachings on shepherding in John 10?

5. In what ways can believers support their church leaders based on Ezekiel 34:1?

6. How can you personally apply the message of Ezekiel 34:1 in your life?

7. What is the significance of God speaking directly to Ezekiel in Ezekiel 34:1?

8. How does Ezekiel 34:1 fit into the broader context of the book of Ezekiel?

9. What historical events might have influenced the message in Ezekiel 34:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34?

11. What is the meaning of Psalm 23?

12. How is the Holy Spirit depicted in the Old Testament?

13. Zechariah 10:3: Does punishing the “shepherds” conflict with other passages that present divinely appointed leaders as righteous?

14. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture?1. How does the role of a shepherd in biblical times inform our understanding of leadership responsibilities today?

2. In what ways can we discern when God is speaking to us, and how can we ensure we are listening and responding appropriately?

3. How does Jesus' portrayal as the Good Shepherd in John 10 provide a model for Christian leadership?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are caring for those God has entrusted to us, whether in family, church, or community settings?

5. How can we balance the message of God's judgment with His mercy in our personal lives and in our interactions with others?1. In the context of your own life, who or what would the "bad shepherds" represent?

2. How do you feel when you read about God’s judgment against the shepherds?

3. In what ways have you experienced God as your shepherd?

4. How do the themes of leadership responsibility and divine judgment apply in today's context?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt like a lost sheep. How did you experience God's pursuit during that period?

6. How can leaders today learn from the mistakes of the shepherds of Israel?

7. How does the image of God as a shepherd provide comfort in times of distress or confusion?

8. What can we learn from the judgments within the flock regarding our interactions with others?

9. What do you believe the future Messiah mentioned in Ezekiel 34:23-24 symbolizes?

10. How does God's promise of a covenant of peace resonate with you personally?

11. How can we apply the promises God made to the Israelites in Ezekiel 34 to our lives today?

12. In the modern world, how can we differentiate between leaders who are true shepherds from those who are not?

13. How does the metaphor of God as a shepherd influence your understanding of His character?

14. How can we, as members of a community or a society, prevent our leaders from becoming the "bad shepherds" described in this chapter?

15. How can the promises made in the covenant of peace guide us in our daily life choices and relationships?

16. How does Ezekiel 34 inspire you to approach challenges in your life?

17. How does the promise of restoration in this chapter resonate with current global issues?

18. What changes can you make in your life to emulate the qualities of the future Shepherd mentioned in this chapter?

19. Reflect on a situation where you felt God intervened as a shepherd in your life.

20. How does the portrayal of God's justice and mercy in this chapter affect your understanding of His character?

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