God's People Need a Shepherd

I. God's People Suffer because they have no Shepherd 10:1-3a

II. God Himself will Empower His People 10:3b-7

v. 3b -- They will be like a His royal horse – a majestic steed	

v. 4 – a Messianic promise

Here, again we see, Messiah will come from the Tribe of Judah – as it was prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and Micah 5:2. Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone. Isaiah 28:16;
1 Peter 2:6-10. He is also called the “tent peg” and the “battle bow” (9:13).

v. 5 -- He fights for us.
        
v. 6-7 – He will strengthen Judah and Northern Israel.  (Judah and Joseph)
    

III. God will Multiply His People 10:8-12

IV. Zechariah becomes “a Shepherd” to the People 11:1-8a

V. The Rejection of the Good Shepherd 8b-14

A.  God removes His hand of protection 8b-9

B.  Breaking the staff “Beauty” (Favor).  10-11

C.  Rejection of the Shepherd  12-13
    Exodus 21:32 – the price of a slave
    Matthew 26:14-16; 27:3-10; Jeremiah 19

D.  Breaking of the staff “Bonds”  (Union) 14
    

VI. The Foolish Shepherd 11:15-17