1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:7?

2. How does Ezekiel 34:7 emphasize God's judgment on irresponsible shepherds?

3. What responsibilities do spiritual leaders have according to Ezekiel 34:7?

4. How can Ezekiel 34:7 guide church leaders in caring for their flock?

5. What parallels exist between Ezekiel 34:7 and Jesus' teachings on shepherding?

6. How can believers ensure they are not neglecting their spiritual responsibilities?

7. What does Ezekiel 34:7 reveal about God's expectations for spiritual leaders?

8. How does Ezekiel 34:7 challenge our understanding of divine justice?

9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:7 address the consequences of neglecting responsibility?

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

11. Is there only one shepherd?

12. Zechariah 13:7 - Who is the 'shepherd' in this verse, and why does the text imply that God himself would strike him, which seems contradictory to other passages?

13. Psalm 132:11: Why did David's lineage stop ruling if God's promise of a perpetual throne was meant to be unbreakable?

14. Why did the people remain complacent in Ezekiel 12:27-28, suggesting the prophecy had little impact if it was truly from God?1. How does the role of a shepherd in ancient Israel relate to the responsibilities of leaders in the church today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are following the example of the Good Shepherd in our personal and communal lives?

3. How does understanding God's role as the ultimate Shepherd provide comfort and assurance in times of leadership failure?

4. What practical steps can we take to hold our leaders accountable while also supporting them in their roles?

5. How can we apply the principles of faithful leadership in our own spheres of influence, whether in family, work, or community settings?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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