The Good Shepherd
Unit Theme: Jeremiah and Ezekiel
May 22, 2022 (Lesson 12)
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
- Wicked Shepherds Described and Judged (Ezekiel 34:1-10)
- Wicked Sheep Described and Judged (Ezekiel 34:17-22)
- Good Shepherd Described (Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23-31)
Central Truth: Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd, who cares for His sheep.
Focus: Compare sinful leadership with godly leadership and commit to follow Christ.
Evangelism Emphasis: Jesus Christ gave up His life so that lost sheep might be found.
Golden Text: “I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment” (Ezekiel 34:16).