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Ezekiel 34 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: God the Good Shepherd

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolI Will Be the Shepherd

sheeplj and shepherdpeopletree

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenMy Shepherd

SHEEP → picture 4SHEPHERD → picture 3FIND → picture 2REST → picture 1

Grade 1God Finds His Sheep

God's people are His sheep. → picture 3Some sheep were lost. → picture 5God would seek His sheep. → picture 2He would give them good grass. → picture 4He would send showers of blessing. → picture 1

Order:

1. Behold, I myself, even I, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out2. They will feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel3. He will feed them, and he will be their shepherd4. There will be showers of blessing

Grade 2God Looks for Lost Sheep

  1. What kind of shepherds did Israel have? Bad shepherds (circle)
  2. Did they look for lost sheep? No (circle)
  3. Who said He would search for the sheep? God (circle)
  4. What would God do for the hurt ones? Help them (circle)
  5. Who is our Good Shepherd? God (circle)
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Grade 3I Will Seek Them Out

  1. Who were the bad shepherds? Israel's leaders
  2. What did the bad shepherds do? Took care of themselves, not the sheep
  3. Who would search for the sheep? God himself
  4. What would God send? Showers of blessing
1: Behold, I myself, even I, will search for my sheep, and will seek them out2: They will feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel3: He will feed them, and he will be their shepherd4: There will be showers of blessing
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Grade 4Showers of Blessing

  1. Who were the shepherds of Israel? The kings and leaders
  2. What did the bad shepherds fail to do? Feed the flock, heal the sick, and search for the lost
  3. What would God do for the lost? Seek them and bring them back
  4. What would God send in their season? Showers of blessing

Word bank: 1. shepherds; 2. feed; 3. sheep; 4. God; 5. mountains

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Shepherd Who Seeks

  1. Why were kings called shepherds? It was a common ancient title for rulers caring for their people
  2. What did the bad shepherds do with the flock? Used it for themselves and ruled with force and cruelty
  3. Who is the one shepherd God promised? His servant David, a future king from David's line
  4. Which New Testament verse speaks of the good shepherd? John 10:11
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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