Jesus Traits: My Shepherd
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Reference
1 Corinthians 2:1-2 MSG
You'll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God's master stroke, I didn't try to impress you with polished speeches and the latest philosophy. I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified. I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did-Jesus crucified.
Reference
John 10:10-11 NIV
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
There are several metaphors:
- We are the FAMILY OF GOD - FELLOWSHIP - BODY of CHRIST
Reference
Psalm 100:3 NIV
Know that the lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
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1 Peter 5:2-4 NIV
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
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Psalm 23:1-6 KJV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
1. My Shepherd Provides
Philippians 4:19 NIV
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
2. My Shepherd Restores
John 14:27 NIV
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Jesus Traits
When was the last time I sat on the hillside and FED on the WORD of God?
3. My Shepherd Leads
John 10:3-5 NIV
The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice."
4. My Shepherd Supports
2 Timothy 4:16-17 NIV
At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion's mouth.
5. My Shepherd Defends
John 10:11 NIV
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
6. My Shepherd Blesses
Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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