◄ Ezekiel 34:21 ►
Since you shove with flank and shoulder, butting all the weak ones with your horns until you have scattered them abroad, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:21? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:21 address the misuse of power among leaders today? 3. What actions in Ezekiel 34:21 illustrate God's concern for justice and fairness? 4. How can Ezekiel 34:21 guide us in protecting the vulnerable in our communities? 5. What parallels exist between Ezekiel 34:21 and Jesus' teachings on servant leadership? 6. How can believers apply the lessons of Ezekiel 34:21 in their daily lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 34:21 reveal about God's judgment on leaders who harm the vulnerable? 8. How does Ezekiel 34:21 challenge our understanding of justice and accountability? 9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:21 reflect God's concern for the oppressed? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. What is the Unholy Trinity? 12. In Ezekiel 21:3-4, how can God threaten to destroy both the righteous and the wicked without contradicting other texts that portray Him as just? 13. In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand? 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 imagery of sheep and shepherds in Ezekiel 34:21 help us understand the relationship between God and His people? 2. In what ways can we identify "fat sheep" behaviors in our own lives or communities, and how can we address them? 3. How does the promise of God as the true shepherd in Ezekiel 34 encourage us in times of leadership failure or injustice? 4. What practical steps can we take to reflect God's shepherding heart in our daily interactions with others? 5. How does Jesus' role as the Good Shepherd in the New Testament fulfill the promises made in Ezekiel 34, and what does this mean for our faith journey? 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 34:21 NIV Ezekiel 34:21 NLT Ezekiel 34:21 ESV Ezekiel 34:21 NASB Ezekiel 34:21 KJV Ezekiel 34:21 Commentaries Bible Hub