The Shepherd’s Mandate
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight Trust the Shepherd Even When You Cannot See the Path Ahead Main Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight.” Trusting the Shepherd’s Leading A shepherd often leads his flock along paths the sheep do not understand. The sheep cannot see what lies beyond the…
The Armour of God: Standing Firm in Spiritual Battle Stand Firm in Christ, Clothed in the Strength of God Main Scripture Ephesians 6:10–11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” The Shepherd Prepares…
The Fruit of the Spirit: The Character of Christ Within Us Let the Character of Christ Become Visible in Your Life Main Scripture Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” The Shepherd Changes His Flock One…
If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments Love for Christ Is Revealed Through Obedience Main Scripture John 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Love That Follows the Shepherd Throughout Scripture, God reveals that He desires more than outward religious actions. He desires the heart. Many people view obedience to God as a burden…
The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Following Christ Costs Us Everything, But Gives Us Life Main Scripture Luke 9:23–25 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it,…
The Good Shepherd: Knowing His Voice and Following His Lead My Sheep Listen to My Voice, and They Follow Me Main Scripture John 10:27–28 “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of My…
The Shepherd’s Discipline: Growing Through Correction and Spiritual Maturity The Shepherd Corrects Us Because He Loves Us Main Scripture Hebrews 12:6 “Because the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastens everyone He accepts as His son.” The Shepherd Who Cares Enough to Correct A good shepherd does not simply lead his sheep. He…
The Holy Spirit: The Shepherd’s Presence Within Us The Shepherd Who Never Leaves His Flock Main Scripture John 14:16–17 “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor…
The Body of Christ: The Shepherd’s Flock United in Mission One Shepherd, One Flock, One Mission Main Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:12–13 “Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptised by one Spirit so as to form…