◄ Ezekiel 34:12 ►
As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:12? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:12 illustrate God's role as a shepherd to His people? 3. What actions does God promise to take for His scattered sheep in Ezekiel 34:12? 4. How can we apply the shepherding model in Ezekiel 34:12 to church leadership? 5. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:12 connect to Jesus' teachings in John 10? 6. How can believers actively participate in God's gathering of His flock today? 7. How does Ezekiel 34:12 reflect God's role as a shepherd to His people? 8. What historical context surrounds the message in Ezekiel 34:12? 9. How does Ezekiel 34:12 challenge our understanding of divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean? 12. Ezekiel 34 - Are there any inconsistencies with other prophetic books about how judgment is executed and who is held accountable? 13. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture? 14. Jeremiah 23:1-2: How can God condemn 'shepherds' who mislead the flock while, historically, many oppressive leaders seem to go unpunished? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of God as a shepherd in Ezekiel 34:12 enhance your understanding of His character and care for His people? 2. In what ways can you relate to the experience of being a "scattered sheep," and how does this passage offer hope for your personal circumstances? 3. How does the role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10 connect with the shepherd imagery in Ezekiel 34:12? 4. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are following the guidance of the Good Shepherd in your daily life? 5. How can the church today embody the role of a shepherd in caring for and gathering those who feel lost or scattered? Ezekiel 34 Bible Study Questions 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 34:12 NIV Ezekiel 34:12 NLT Ezekiel 34:12 ESV Ezekiel 34:12 NASB Ezekiel 34:12 KJV Ezekiel 34:12 Commentaries Bible Hub