The Good Shepard

Ezekiel 34:1-16

The Good Shepard lays the axe to the root of a problem a lot of folks don’t want named: the trouble isn’t just in the pews, it’s in the pulpit. Ezekiel 34 does not flatter false shepherds, and neither does this study. God rebukes leaders who feed themselves, fleece the flock, neglect the sick, and leave the people scattered, weak, and spiritually exposed. This message makes it plain: God’s people are not merchandise, and the preacher’s job is not to live off the sheep while refusing to care for their souls, their needs, and their walk with God. If that cuts, it’s supposed to. God didn’t stutter. But this is not just a warning against false prophets and false teachers—it is also a comfort to the faithful. The Lord said He Himself would seek His sheep, bind up the broken, strengthen the sick, and bring back those driven away. That means this ain’t optional for leaders, and it ain’t a small matter for saints either. You need discernment about who you’re following, holiness in who you fellowship with, and enough fear of God to stop calling abuse “ministry.” This study calls for order, sanctification, and a right mindset before God. The Good Shepard still seeks the lost—but He also judges the shepherds who use His name and do not care for His flock.