Ezekiel 34:1-31

Contents: Message to the faithless shepherds of Israel. Promise of restoration of Israel, and setting up of the kingdom.

Characters: God, Ezekiel.

Conclusion: Those will have a great deal to answer for in the day of judgment who took upon them the care of souls as under-shepherds, yet never took any care of them. Happy are they who know Christ, the Good Shepherd, being fed in His pastures and blessed with all spiritual blessings in Him.

Key Word: Shepherds, Ezekiel 34:2.

Strong Verses: Ezekiel 34:12; Ezekiel 34:15; Ezekiel 34:31.

Striking Facts: Ezekiel 34:23; Ezekiel 34:29. Jesus is coming as the Great Shepherd (Hebrews 13:20) to gather His people and make a final covenant of peace with Israel. He is the «plant of renown,» far above all principalities and might and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but that which is to come.