1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:18?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:18 challenge us to consider our impact on others?

3. What does "trample the rest with your feet" symbolize in our daily lives?

4. How can Ezekiel 34:18 guide us in practicing stewardship over God's creation?

5. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:18 connect with Jesus' teachings on servanthood?

6. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 34:18 in our community service?

7. What does Ezekiel 34:18 reveal about God's expectations for leaders and their responsibilities?

8. How does Ezekiel 34:18 challenge our understanding of stewardship and resource management?

9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:18 address issues of social justice and inequality?

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

11. Who was Og, King of Bashan?

12. Matthew 18:12-14 - Does the parable of leaving ninety-nine sheep for one contradict practical shepherding and ancient Near Eastern practices?

13. If Psalm 95:7-11 portrays God's long-term wrath on an entire generation, how does that reconcile with passages emphasizing God's mercy (e.g., Exodus 34:6)?

14. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture?1. How does Ezekiel 34:18 challenge our understanding of leadership and responsibility within the church today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our actions do not "trample" or "muddy" the spiritual nourishment of others?

3. How can we apply the principles of good shepherding in our personal and professional lives?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to support and encourage our leaders to be more like the Good Shepherd described in John 10?

5. How does the concept of accountability in Ezekiel 34:18 relate to the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-46?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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