◄ Ezekiel 34:19 ►
Why must My flock feed on what your feet have trampled, and drink what your feet have muddied?' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:19? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:19 illustrate God's concern for justice and fairness? 3. What behaviors in Ezekiel 34:19 are condemned by God? 4. How can we ensure our actions don't harm others, as warned in Ezekiel 34:19? 5. What New Testament teachings align with the message in Ezekiel 34:19? 6. How can church leaders apply Ezekiel 34:19 to their pastoral responsibilities today? 7. What does Ezekiel 34:19 reveal about God's view on leadership and responsibility? 8. How does Ezekiel 34:19 challenge our understanding of justice and fairness? 9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:19 address the consequences of selfishness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. What is the role of the Good Shepherd? 12. Ezekiel 34 - Why didn't contemporary historical records outside the Bible mention this supposed divine intervention in Israel's leadership crisis? 13. Has there been any historical or archaeological evidence to support the fulfillment of Malachi 4:3, where the righteous literally tread on the ashes of the wicked? 14. What does 'ablution' mean in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the imagery of a shepherd and flock in Ezekiel 34:19 help us understand God's expectations for leaders? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our actions do not "trample" or "muddy" the spiritual nourishment of others in our community? 3. How does the promise of God as the Good Shepherd in Psalm 23 and John 10 provide comfort and assurance in times of leadership failure? 4. What practical steps can we take to hold leaders accountable to their responsibilities, both in the church and in society? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Ezekiel 34:19 to our personal lives, ensuring that we are not contributing to the harm or neglect of others? 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 34:19 NIV Ezekiel 34:19 NLT Ezekiel 34:19 ESV Ezekiel 34:19 NASB Ezekiel 34:19 KJV Ezekiel 34:19 Commentaries Bible Hub