What was the relationship between Ezekiel and Jesus?
Ezekiel announced that God himself would be the shepherd of his sheep. Jesus said that he is the good shepherd who lays down his life for them. Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23; John 10:11-16
They are connected in 2 ways:
1. The good shepherd
What the Bible says
Ezekiel 34:11
For thus saith the Lord God: Behold I myself will seek my sheep, and will visit them.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
The Catechism recalls that God announced he himself would be the shepherd. Christ is the Good Shepherd.
Catechism 754 · Catechism of the Catholic Church
Did you know?
Ezekiel also announced one shepherd, from the family of David. Ezekiel 34:23; NAB note on Ez 34, 23
2. Water and Spirit
Ezekiel announced clean water and a new spirit for the people. Jesus spoke to Nicodemus about being born of water and Spirit. Ezekiel 36:25-27; John 3:5
What the Bible says
Ezekiel 36:25
And I will pour upon you clean water, and you shall be cleansed from all your filthiness, and I will cleanse you from all your idols.
John 3:5
Jesus answered: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
The Catechism joins this promise of Ezekiel with the promise of the Spirit that Jesus made.
Catechism 1287 · Catechism of the Catholic Church