1. Lazy, selfish shepherds rebuked (1-10)

God rebukes the shepherds who only take care of themselves. The shepherds of Israel were selfish--they ate the curds, clothed themselves with wool, and slaughtered choice animals. They were lazy--they didn't take care of the weak or sick sheep or look for strays. How much sheep suffer under such shepherds!

2. God himself is their shepherd (11-19)

He would rescue them from the places where they were scattered and bring them to good pasture; he would settle disputes between one sheep and another; he would rule them with justice.

3. One Shepherd, David (20-31)

God promised to send the true Shepherd, a descendant of King David, to shepherd his people. He sent Jesus to be that Shepherd (Jn 10:11). Jesus is the source of peace and real blessing.

Application: Lord, help me to be a good sheep of my Shepherd Jesus. Give me his shepherd heart for your flock.
One Word: God is our Shepherd