Ezekiel 34:20
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says to them: 'Behold, I Myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:20?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:20 illustrate God's judgment between the sheep and goats?

3. What does Ezekiel 34:20 reveal about God's fairness in judgment?

4. How can we apply Ezekiel 34:20 to discernment in church leadership?

5. Which New Testament passages echo the themes found in Ezekiel 34:20?

6. How should Ezekiel 34:20 influence our treatment of fellow believers?

7. What does Ezekiel 34:20 reveal about God's judgment between the strong and the weak?

8. How does Ezekiel 34:20 challenge our understanding of divine justice?

9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:20 address the issue of inequality?

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

11. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture?

12. How do sheep survive among wolves?

13. What is the role of the Good Shepherd?

14. In Ezekiel 21:3-4, how can God threaten to destroy both the righteous and the wicked without contradicting other texts that portray Him as just?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the imagery of "fat sheep" and "lean sheep" challenge our understanding of justice and leadership in today's context?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are acting as good shepherds in our own spheres of influence, reflecting God's care and justice?

3. How does the promise of God's judgment provide comfort to those who feel oppressed or marginalized?

4. What parallels can we draw between Ezekiel 34:20 and Jesus' teachings in the New Testament about caring for others?

5. How can we apply the principles of God's impartial justice in our daily interactions and decision-making processes?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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