Ezekiel 34:25
I will make with them a covenant of peace and rid the land of wild animals, so that they may dwell securely in the wilderness and sleep in the forest.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:25?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:25 illustrate God's promise of peace and protection?

3. What does "covenant of peace" in Ezekiel 34:25 mean for believers today?

4. How does Ezekiel 34:25 connect with Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10?

5. In what ways can we experience God's peace as described in Ezekiel 34:25?

6. How can we apply the promise of safety in Ezekiel 34:25 to our lives?

7. How does Ezekiel 34:25 relate to God's promise of peace and safety for His people?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Ezekiel 34:25?

9. How does Ezekiel 34:25 reflect God's covenant with Israel?

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

11. What is the essence of the New Covenant?

12. How can the total extermination of Ai's inhabitants (Joshua 8:24-25) be reconciled with a just and loving God?

13. What are the 'not good' statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?

14. How do interpreters harmonize the restoration promises in Ezekiel 39:21-29 with other Old Testament passages that describe different outcomes for Israel?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the promise of a "covenant of peace" in Ezekiel 34:25 encourage you in your current life circumstances?

2. In what ways can you actively participate in God's work of bringing peace to your community?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection in a "wilderness" situation. How did it strengthen your faith?

4. How does the imagery of wild animals being removed relate to the spiritual battles you face today?

5. Compare the covenant of peace in Ezekiel 34:25 with the new covenant described in Jeremiah 31:31-34. How do these covenants impact your understanding of God's relationship with His people?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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