Showing posts with label sheep. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sheep. Show all posts

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Shepherding, 2of2



~ Aspects of Spiritual Shepherding ~

Three Classes of Sheep  ~  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly [1], comfort the fainthearted [2], uphold the weak [3], be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). 

Three Acts of Service for the Sheep  ~  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn [1] those who are unruly, comfort [2] the fainthearted, uphold [3] the weak, be patient with all” (1 Thessalonians 5:14). 

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all” (1 Thessalonians 5:15).

Three Ongoing Responses of the Sheep  ~  Rejoice always [1], pray without ceasing [2], in everything give thanks [3]; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Blessed Sheep



~ The Sheep & The Shepherd ~           
   
Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.  And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:27-28).  

The Christian’s Relationship  ~  My sheep…”

The Christian’s Privilege  ~  …hear My voice, and I know them…”

The Christian’s Walk  ~  …and they follow Me…”

The Christian’s Portion  ~  “…And I give them eternal life…”

The Christian’s Security  ~  “…and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”

Additional Comment  ~  In verse 28 we find the Christian’s absolute assurance of eternal salvation stated three times.  [1] I give them eternal life, and [2] they shall never perish; [3] neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.”

Sleep well! 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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