Today's Reading | October 12, 2024
Ezekiel 34:1–10
Introduction Ezekiel 34:1–10: Shepherds protected their flocks from being stolen, killed by wild animals, and from wandering into danger. This metaphor is applied to Israel’s leaders, most of whom had not been good shepherds. Because of their evil and neglect, the sheep (the people of Israel) were killed or scattered across the earth. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:10b [The Sovereign…
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