◄ Ezekiel 34:8 ►
As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because My flock lacks a shepherd and has become prey and food for every wild beast, and because My shepherds did not search for My flock but fed themselves instead, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 34:8? 2. How does Ezekiel 34:8 highlight God's judgment on negligent shepherds of Israel? 3. What responsibilities do spiritual leaders have, based on Ezekiel 34:8? 4. How can Ezekiel 34:8 guide us in identifying false leaders today? 5. How does Ezekiel 34:8 connect with Jesus as the Good Shepherd in John 10? 6. What actions can we take to ensure we follow faithful spiritual leaders? 7. What does Ezekiel 34:8 reveal about God's judgment on unfaithful leaders? 8. How does Ezekiel 34:8 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. In what ways does Ezekiel 34:8 reflect God's concern for His people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 34? 11. Ezekiel 34 - Why didn't contemporary historical records outside the Bible mention this supposed divine intervention in Israel's leadership crisis? 12. What does 'One Shepherd and One Flock' mean? 13. What does 'Sheep Without a Shepherd' mean? 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 shepherds and sheep in Ezekiel 34:8 help us understand the relationship between leaders and those they lead? 2. In what ways can we identify "wild beasts" in our own lives or communities, and how can we seek God's protection against them? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's shepherding care in your life. How did it impact your faith and trust in Him? 4. How can church leaders today ensure they are shepherding their congregations in a way that aligns with God's expectations? 5. What practical steps can you take to support and encourage the leaders in your church or community to be faithful shepherds? 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 34:8 NIV Ezekiel 34:8 NLT Ezekiel 34:8 ESV Ezekiel 34:8 NASB Ezekiel 34:8 KJV Ezekiel 34:8 Commentaries Bible Hub