1. And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, / 2. Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe {be} to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks? →

Hey, folks. It's me, Norm. I gotta tell ya, this Bible stuff is getting wild. We're back in Ezekiel, and this time the Lord's really ticked off. He's griping about how the shepherds of Israel have been leading His people astray, and how they're not tending to the flock properly. →

Joe: Alright, so what can you tell me about Ezekiel 34? Bible Expert: Sure, so Ezekiel 34 is a prophecy from God to Ezekiel about the future of Israel and its leaders. In the chapter, God is angry at the leaders of Israel for not taking care of their people. →

Alex: So, tell us a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, Alex, I'm currently studying the Bible and I'd like to share a bit of what I've learned. Alex: (sighing) Alright, if you must. What have you been reading? →

"Listen up, you maggots! Ezekiel 34 is all about God's anger at the shepherds of Israel. He's mad that they're not taking care of His people, so He's going to step in and take care of them Himself. He's gonna be like a shepherd who takes care of His flock, providing them with food and water, and protecting them from their enemies. →

Batman: Robin, I fear the prophecy of Ezekiel 34 is coming true. Robin: What prophecy, Batman? Batman: The Lord is speaking to His people, warning them of the consequences of their unfaithfulness. He says that their leaders have been like careless shepherds and have not sought out the lost or tended to the weak and sick. →

Folks, here's the deal: Ezekiel 34 is all about shepherds and their sheep. Now, I'm not talking about the kind of shepherds you see in the movies, with the little lamb tucked into their arms. No, this is about the shepherds of the Lord's people, and the Lord's own flock of sheep. →

Wow! Ezekiel 34 is a huge chapter. In it, God's talking about the shepherds of Israel - the leaders who have been so overrated. They've failed the people - so sad! - by causing the sheep to become scattered and attacked by animals. →

Peter: Alright, so this Ezekiel 34 is about sheep, right? Lois: That's right, Peter. God is saying that he's going to be the shepherd of his people, and that he will search for them, and rescue them from wherever they may be. →