10.27.24 - The Good Shepherd - Zechariah 10-11
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Minor Prophets: Zechariah
The Good Shepherd
Zechariah 10-11
The Good Shepherd (9:16-10:1)
- Saves His People
- Hears the Prayers of His People
- Loves to Give Good Gifts
The Bad Shepherds (10:2-3a)
- Trust in false gods and dreams
- Give empty advice
- Expose the sheep to danger
The Good Shepherd (10:3b-12)
- Cares for His Flock
- Strengthens them
- Unifies them (verses 6-12)
The Bad Shepherds (11:1-6)
- Prideful
- Worried about their own glory
- Treat people as objects for sale
The Good Shepherd (11:7-14)
- Strives for Blessing and Unity
- Opposed to bad shepherds
- Devoted to the Lord
The Bad Shepherds (11:15-17)
- Neglects those most in need
- Driven by selfish greed
- Abandons the people
Response
1. I will trust in the Good Shepherd.
2. I want to surround myself with shepherds who can be trusted.
3. I want to be a person who can be trusted to lead and serve others.