The Rejection of the Shepherd

Exposition
I. The Coming Calamity Proclaimed
A. It Starts in the Lebanon Region
B. It Sweeps on to the Bashan Region
C. It Descends to the Lower Jordan Region

II. The Cause Provided
A. The Problem Noted

1. The Command of the Prophet
2. The Condition of the People
3. The Consequences of Their Plight
   B. The Prophetic Parable Portrayed
4. His Resposibility
5. His Rejection
6. His Reaction
   a. Divine Favor is Rescunded
   b. Appraisal of His Worth hs Recorded
   c. National Security is Dissolved

III. The Consequence is Predicted

Application

1. The accuracy of biblical prophecy.
2. Rejection of The Good Shepherd leads to ruin.
3. God's patience with sinners will someday come to an end.