Ezekiel 34-35

“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them” (34:11). Israel’s “shepherds” had failed to lead them righteously, so the people had strayed and fallen into trouble. God promised to go after the scattered sheep, rescuing them and leading them home to safe pasture. His people were in exile in foreign lands because of their sins, but He promised to free them from their bondage (34:27). “You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God” (34:1).

The Good Shepherd goes after the sheep who stumble or stray. “I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak” (34:16).