J. Barton Payne
Payne #42 — Ezek 34:23–24
One shepherd over the flock; Payne sees Ezekiel's shepherd-David as typologically fulfilled by Christ
The Good Shepherd
Ezekiel promised that God would place one shepherd—his servant David—over his people.
Old Testament
Ezekiel 34:23
I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd.
New Testament
John 10:11
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Why This Matters
Ezekiel promised that God would place one shepherd—his servant David—over his people. Jesus declared himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. Unlike hired hands who flee when danger comes, Jesus willingly gave his life. He is the shepherd Ezekiel foresaw, uniting and caring for God's flock with sacrificial love.
Reflection
Savior, open my eyes to the people around me. As You fulfilled Ezekiel 34:23 in John 10:11, make me faithful in small acts of love.
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