I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:23? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:23 foreshadow the coming of Jesus as the Good Shepherd? 3. What qualities of a shepherd are highlighted in Ezekiel 34:23? 4. How does Ezekiel 34:23 connect to John 10:11 about Jesus' role? 5. In what ways can we emulate the shepherd's leadership in our communities? 6. How does recognizing Jesus as our shepherd impact our daily spiritual walk? 7. How does Ezekiel 34:23 relate to the prophecy of Jesus as the Good Shepherd? 8. Why is David mentioned in Ezekiel 34:23 if he was already dead? 9. What does Ezekiel 34:23 reveal about God's leadership and care for His people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean? 12. Is there only one shepherd? 13. What does "One Shepherd and One Flock" mean? 14. Ezekiel 46:2–3 outlines rituals for a “prince” in the temple; why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence of a ruler fulfilling these specific temple duties? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of a shepherd in Ezekiel 34:23 enhance our understanding of God's care for His people?2. In what ways does Jesus fulfill the role of the shepherd prophesied in Ezekiel 34:23, and how does this impact our faith? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt like you were in "exile." How did God's promises provide hope and guidance during that period? 4. How can we, as followers of Christ, emulate the qualities of a good shepherd in our relationships and communities? 5. What are some practical ways we can seek spiritual nourishment in our daily lives, and how does this connect to the role of the shepherd in Ezekiel 34:23?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? Links Ezekiel 34:23 NIVEzekiel 34:23 NLT Ezekiel 34:23 ESV Ezekiel 34:23 NASB Ezekiel 34:23 KJV Ezekiel 34:23 Commentaries Bible Hub |



