The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 3 and 34)
What two titles does the Lord use to describe His people that have responsibility to guide His Children
Watchmen and Shepherds
What does the Lord want to do for people who repent?
Forgive them.
What did Ezekiel see in his vision of the valley?
A valley filled with dry bones.
What are the names of the two sticks Ezekiel describes?
the stick of Judah and the stick of Joseph.
Where did Ezekiel see water flowing from?
The Temple
Who are the sheep that the Lord wants us to feed?
The people around us that need love, guidance, encouragemnet and spiritual help
In Ezekiel 33:11, what does the Lord say He takes no pleasure in?
The death of the wicked. He wants them to turn from their ways and live.
What did the dry bones represent?
The house of Israel, which needed spiritual restoration.
What two books of scripture do these sticks represent?
The Bible and the Book of Mormon.
What body of water was especially significant in Ezekiel's vision?
The Dead Sea
According to Ezekiel 34:16, name three things a good shepherd does for the sheep.
Seeks the lost, brings back those driven away, binds up the broken, and strengthens the sick.
What does it mean to trust in your own righteousness?
Thinking that past good choices mean you no longer need to repent or keep following God.
What happened when Ezekiel prophesied to the bones?
They came together, were covered with flesh, and received life.
Which stick represents the Book of Mormon?
The stick of joseph
What happened to the water as the river flowed toward the Dead Sea?
It healed the waters and brought life where there had been no life.
What is the difference between a sheep that is lost and one that is driven away?
A lost sheep has wandered away; one driven away may have been pushed away, rejected, or separated by circumstances.
According to Ezekiel 33:14–16, what must a wicked person do to receive forgiveness?
Turn away from sin, do what is lawful and right, and make things right where possible.
What is the Lord trying to accomplish through the gathering of Israel?
To bring His children back to Him and help them come unto Jesus Christ.
What do these two books teach us when we study them together?
They testify of Jesus Christ and support each other's teachings.
What could the healing water symbolize in our lives?
The healing power of Jesus Christ and the blessings of His gospel and temple.
How can someone preparing for a mission, raising children, or ministering follow the Savior's example as a shepherd?
By loving, serving, teaching, protecting, and seeking those who need help.
Why is it fair that someone who has made mistakes can repent and receive forgiveness, even if someone else has been righteous for years?
Because God judges us individually, values genuine repentance, and offers everyone the opportunity to change.
How does the gathering of Israel happen on both sides of the veil?
Through missionary work, sharing the gospel, making and keeping covenants, and family history and temple work.
How can the Bible and Book of Mormon help gather Israel?
They teach God's word, strengthen faith in Christ, and help people come unto Him.
How can attending the temple bring spiritual healing into someone's life?
It helps us feel closer to God, make and remember our covenants, receive spiritual strength, and experience peace through Jesus Christ.