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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.