◄ Ezekiel 34:17 ►
This is what the Lord GOD says to you, My flock: 'I will judge between one sheep and another, between the rams and the goats. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:17? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:17 emphasize God's role as a righteous judge among us? 3. What behaviors does Ezekiel 34:17 warn against within the Christian community? 4. How can Ezekiel 34:17 guide us in resolving conflicts among believers? 5. Connect Ezekiel 34:17 with Matthew 25:32 on God's judgment of His flock. 6. How can we apply the principles of Ezekiel 34:17 in our daily lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 34:17 reveal about God's judgment between the sheep and the goats? 8. How does Ezekiel 34:17 challenge our understanding of divine justice and fairness? 9. In Ezekiel 34:17, who are the sheep and goats symbolically representing? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. What qualities define a good shepherd in scripture? 12. Ezekiel 34 – Are there any inconsistencies with other prophetic books about how judgment is executed and who is held accountable? 13. In Ezekiel 17:3-4, how can the imagery of a great eagle plucking off the top of a cedar be reconciled with actual historical events or natural realities? 14. Ezekiel 34:11-12 - Is there any scientific or natural explanation for God personally gathering scattered people, or is this purely metaphorical? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of sheep, rams, and goats help us understand the nature of God's judgment? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are living as faithful "sheep" under God's care? 3. How can church leaders today apply the lessons from Ezekiel 34:17 to their roles and responsibilities? 4. What practical steps can we take to examine our lives and ensure we are not living as "goats"? 5. How does the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 25:31-46 expand on the message of Ezekiel 34:17, and how can we apply this to our daily lives? 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 34:17 NIV Ezekiel 34:17 NLT Ezekiel 34:17 ESV Ezekiel 34:17 NASB Ezekiel 34:17 KJV Ezekiel 34:17 Commentaries Bible Hub