1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 23:1?

2. How does Jeremiah 23:1 warn leaders about their responsibility to God's flock?

3. What consequences do leaders face for scattering God's sheep, according to Jeremiah 23:1?

4. How can church leaders today ensure they are not "destroying and scattering" the flock?

5. What other Bible passages emphasize the importance of shepherding God's people faithfully?

6. How can believers support their leaders in fulfilling their pastoral responsibilities?

7. What does Jeremiah 23:1 reveal about God's view on leadership and responsibility?

8. How does Jeremiah 23:1 challenge modern religious leaders?

9. What historical context influenced the message in Jeremiah 23:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 23?

11. Jeremiah 23:1–2: How can God condemn “shepherds” who mislead the flock while, historically, many oppressive leaders seem to go unpunished?

12. Ezekiel 34 – Are there any inconsistencies with other prophetic books about how judgment is executed and who is held accountable?

13. Ezekiel 34:2 – How can we verify historically or archaeologically that corrupt leaders were truly the “shepherds” described here?

14. Zechariah 10:3: Does punishing the “shepherds” conflict with other passages that present divinely appointed leaders as righteous? 1. How does the metaphor of shepherds and sheep help us understand the responsibilities of leaders in both religious and secular contexts?

2. In what ways can church leaders today ensure they are faithfully shepherding their congregations according to biblical principles?

3. How does the concept of accountability before God influence your view of leadership and authority?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced the care of a "good shepherd" in your life. How did it impact your faith and trust in God?

5. How can believers find comfort and assurance in the promise of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, especially in times of leadership failure or crisis?1. How does God's rebuke of the shepherds in Jeremiah 23 apply to today's leaders?

2. Reflect on the image of the 'Righteous Branch' as portrayed in this chapter. How does this prophecy connect to Jesus' life and ministry?

3. What are the characteristics of the false prophets as depicted in Jeremiah 23? Are these traits evident in today's world?

4. How does God's reaction to the false prophets inform your understanding of His nature?

5. In what ways are people today potentially led astray like the Israelites were by false prophets?

6. How can we ensure we are not falling for 'false prophets' in our current day-to-day lives?

7. How does God's promise to restore His people provide hope amidst condemnation?

8. Discuss the implication of the name given to the future King, "The LORD Our Righteous Savior."

9. How can we apply the lessons from the condemnation of false prophets to discern truth in today's information age?

10. In what ways does the promise of a Righteous Branch bring comfort to you personally?

11. How does Jeremiah 23 contribute to our understanding of God's justice?

12. God promises to gather the remnant of His flock from all countries. How does this resonate with the theme of inclusivity in Christianity?

13. What can we learn from the severe consequences the false prophets face in Jeremiah 23?

14. How can we discern true from false teachings in our daily lives?

15. How does the concept of the 'Righteous Branch' relate to the Christian understanding of salvation?

16. How can the modern church guard itself against the influence of false prophets?

17. How does the imagery of God as a shepherd resonate with you in your present situation?

18. What implications does the prophecy in Jeremiah 23 have for the future hope of Christians?

19. In the light of God's anger towards false teachings, how can Christians today stand firm in true doctrine?

20. How does the prophecy about the future King reflect God's love and concern for His people?

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