Ezekiel 34:11
For this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:11?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:11 reveal God's role as a shepherd to His people?

3. What actions does God promise to take for His flock in Ezekiel 34:11?

4. How can we apply God's shepherding example in Ezekiel 34:11 to our lives?

5. What other scriptures emphasize God's care and guidance as a shepherd?

6. How can church leaders implement the shepherding model found in Ezekiel 34:11?

7. How does Ezekiel 34:11 reflect God's role as a shepherd to His people?

8. What historical context surrounds Ezekiel 34:11 and its message to Israel?

9. How does Ezekiel 34:11 challenge our understanding of divine intervention in human affairs?

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

11. Ezekiel 34:11–12 – Is there any scientific or natural explanation for God personally gathering scattered people, or is this purely metaphorical?

12. Ezekiel 34 – Why didn’t contemporary historical records outside the Bible mention this supposed divine intervention in Israel’s leadership crisis?

13. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture?

14. What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of God as a shepherd in Ezekiel 34:11 provide comfort and assurance in your personal life?

2. In what ways can you reflect God's shepherding heart in your interactions with others?

3. How does the promise of God seeking out His flock in Ezekiel 34:11 connect with Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd in the New Testament?

4. What lessons can spiritual leaders today learn from the failures of the shepherds of Israel mentioned in Ezekiel 34?

5. How can you apply the message of hope and restoration in Ezekiel 34:11 to a current situation in your life or community?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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