The Sheep Shepherd Relationship

Author : W. Phillip Keller
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310295945

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A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip Keller Pdf

Travel the Shepherd's path to the green pastures and cool, refreshing waters of Psalm 23. As a shepherd himself, W. Phillip Keller shares his insights into the life and character of sheep--and of the Good Shepherd who loves and cares for them. A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 will give new meaning to the ageless Shepherd Psalm, enriching your trust in and love for the Lord who watches closely over you. Keller infuses new hope into our relationship with Christ. Part of the Timeless Faith Classics series, this installment: Is perfect as a treasured self-purchase or gift for any occasion Showcases Scripture which has been the topic of countless books, articles, and featured on a multitude of gift products Delivers new insights on one of the most familiar and popular chapters in the Bible Is a trusted inspirational resource for personal and spiritual growth and reflection As we lie down in green pastures or walk through the shadowy valley, we're assured that whatever our path, whatever our stumbling, the Shepherd will lovingly guide, carry, and protect us. We can depend on His goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Readers will find comfort, guidance, and reassurance with A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23.

Author : Marvin K. Myles Sr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781503518049

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The Sheep/Shepherd Relationship by Marvin K. Myles Sr. Pdf

Psalm 100:3 The whole world operates by principles that determine the interactions of individuals, families, and groups of all sizes. One such principle is that of relationship. In this paper, we will discuss the relationship between the sheep and the shepherd. These words are metaphors used to describe people in their respective positions or arenas. We will discuss the characteristics of a sheep, the characteristics of a shepherd, the relationship between the sheep and the shepherd, and finally, the Good shepherd and the sheep. If we would take a close look at the inner workings and outward actions of the sheep and the shepherd, even the actual sheep (animal) and the shepherd, what would we see?

Author : Harold L. Senkbeil
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781683593027

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The Care of Souls by Harold L. Senkbeil Pdf

Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful adviceâ€"born out of his five decades as a pastorâ€"that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.

Author : Gail R. O'Day,Susan Hylen
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664252605

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John by Gail R. O'Day,Susan Hylen Pdf

The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books in the Christian canon. Its stories and images have long captured the imaginations of Christians. Not only is it one of the most popular writings of the New Testament, but many aspects of its style and outlook are distinctive. In this clear, thorough, and accessible commentary on the Gospel of John, scholars Gail O'Day and Susan Hylen explore and explain this Gospel's distinctive qualities. Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Author : Suzanne Davenport Tietjen
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825462983

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The Sheep of His Hand by Suzanne Davenport Tietjen Pdf

The Sheep of His Hand is a walk through the Psalms alongside a little band of sheep. Sheep are individuals, and benefit from individualized care. Shepherds have always dealt with primal concerns--birth, death, love, rejection. Technology has changed much in the last millennium but the mud and the blood of shepherding are timeless--and sheep are still sheep. Sharing this ancient occupation with the Psalmist helped Suzanne Tietjen to understand what David had to say about walking with God. "This book is amazing! I not only learned more about sheep than I ever knew, I learned something about The Shepherd, too." Bob Hartman performance storyteller and author, The Lion Storyteller Bible "Brilliant . . . This highly original book breathes fresh life into an old metaphor. It deserves to be read by millions." Dr. Mark Stibbe The Father's House Trust "Beautifully written, refreshingly funny, and spiritually profound. This is the kind of book that sticks with you. Buy it. Read it. Share it with a friend." Dr. Bill Giovannetti author, How to Keep Your Inner Mess from Trashing Your Outer World "The escapades and tragedies of Suzanne's little woolly sheep touched my heart." Karen H. Whiting author, God's Girls

Author : Karoline M. Lewis
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1433101904

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Rereading the "Shepherd Discourse" by Karoline M. Lewis Pdf

The history of scholarship narrates a complicated past for the interpretation of the «Shepherd Discourse» in the Fourth Gospel. Both the internal and contextual integrity of John 9:39-10:21 have been compromised by a misapplied analogy dividing the passage into a parable and explanation structure, and by reading models that favor historical approaches. As a result, the images and figures encountered in the discourse have not been allowed their full imaginative impact and the tendency is to look outside the Gospel for their referents and explanations. The meaning of the «Shepherd Discourse» lies not in its relation to the rest of the Fourth Gospel, but to that which is imported into the narrative. Moreover, its function as the discourse to chapter 9, and in the whole of the Gospel, is overlooked. Lewis employs the strategy of rereading, borrowed from literary theory, to address the internal integrity of the discourse and the relationship of the discourse to the rest of the narrative. The literary phenomenon of rereading highlights the interconnectedness of the whole of the discourse and allows all of the imagery to be assessed at a figurative level. Rereading also foregrounds the function of John 9:39-10:21 as the discourse to the healing of the blind man in chapter nine, and calls attention to the importance of the «Shepherd Discourse» for the interpretation of the Fourth Gospel, especially the often-ignored image of Jesus as the door. This book suggests that rereading is necessitated by the Gospel itself as a fundamental feature of its unique theological expression.

Author : Sofia Cavalletti,Patricia Coulter
Publisher : LiturgyTrainingPublications
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781568549200

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Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God by Sofia Cavalletti,Patricia Coulter Pdf

Author : Robert Wolgemuth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621575689

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Like the Shepherd by Robert Wolgemuth Pdf

A husband's God-given responsibility to his wife is to be her shepherd: to love her, serve her, comfort her, protect her, provide for her, sacrifice for her, and lead her. Like the Shepherd guides men on how to embrace the role of shepherd, drawing on the wisdom of the Bible to give men practical, powerful advice on how to take responsibility for their relationships and realize the Christian ideal of a healthy, happy marriage.

Author : Kenneth Bailey
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281073511

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The Good Shepherd by Kenneth Bailey Pdf

Brings new light and life to our understanding of one of the most beloved and central images of the Christian faith. The Lord is my shepherd. Thus begins the most beloved of all Psalms - and thus begins a thousand-year journey through the Bible. Prophets, apostles and Jesus himself took up this image from David, reshaping it, developing it and applying it to their own situations and needs. Kenneth Bailey uses his celebrated insights into Middle Eastern culture and especially his familiarity with Middle Eastern shepherding customs to bring new light and life to our understanding of this central image of the Christian faith. With each of nine major Old and New Testament passages, Bailey reveals the literary artistry of the biblical writers and summarizes their key theological features. His work is also enriched by his unique access to very early Middle Eastern commentaries on these passages, bringing fresh understanding from within the mindset of these ancient worlds. The Good Shepherd invites us to experience a rich, biblical feast of ethical, theological and artistic delights.

Author : T.D. Jakes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1584 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781439172797

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The T.D. Jakes Relationship Bible by T.D. Jakes Pdf

From Genesis to Revelation, it is clear that the Holy Bible is, in the words of Bishop T.D. Jakes, “The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.” It is not a book about religion, but relationships—from the creation of a man and a woman and their intimate relationship with God in the Garden through the tragic break in that relationship at the Fall and the eventual restoration of that relationship through Jesus Christ and His death on the cross of Calvary. Let’s face it, we all have questions about relationships in life. When you lay your head down on the pillow at night, do you find these questions about your relationship with God running through your mind? How can I know God personally? Can I find peace and true contentment? What is the purpose of my life? How do I know how God wants me to live? What is prayer? Throughout our lives, we all face a long list of questions on relationships that trouble our souls and require real answers based on real truth. How do I forgive someone who has hurt me badly? Can I mend this broken relationship? When my world seems to be falling apart around me, who can I trust and in whom dare I confide? How do I know whether a person is the right one to date? Will my marriage survive? How do I nourish my child’s heart? What do I do with my fears about expressing my love and care to a friend? The good news is that in God’s Word we find the answers to life’s bewildering relationship questions. We are not left to figure it out on our own and in our own strength and power. You are invited to begin a lifelong journey to discovering God’s words of truth for your life and relationships, and to discovering God Himself in the words of His Book!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532012471

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The Ministry of the Shepherd and the Church in Africa by Anonim Pdf

With over two million church leaders working in the more than ten million parishes, congregations, seminaries, and houses of religious formation around the world, it is important that all the people of God of every church have selfless church leaders who reflect the mind of Christ. But how can church leaders learn to be true shepherds like Jesus, whose selfless sacrifice of his life for his people set the standard for the pastoral ministry? The Ministry of the Shepherd and the Church in Africa draws on a wide range of Old and New Testament texts to develop the biblical theology of the shepherd Ministry which encourages right shepherding and evangelization in the world of self-serving leadership styles. Focusing especially on the example of pastoral ministry in Africa, author and priest, Cletus Chukwudi Imo explores some of the underlying attitudes of the pastor and the laity, and challenges church leaders to adopt a role as shepherds and servantsnot as self-serving mastersso that they can lead, guide, and teach their congregations as Christ would. Because it can be easy for church leaders to get wrapped up in the sociocultural, political, and economic concerns of their parishes, it is important for these church leaders to shed an undue focus on these concerns instead of shepherd their flocks. By modeling their lives and leadership on the ideals of Jesus, church leadersincluding priests, religious, lecturers, seminarians, and even lay-Christian parents alikecan become true servants and shepherds, honoring the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Author : Frank Damazio
Publisher : Rich Brott
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0914936840

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The Making of a Leader by Frank Damazio Pdf

In his insightful book, Damazio lays out for the serious student a broad discussion of what it means to be responsible for a group of "followers.

Author : D. A. Carson
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1990-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467438230

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The Gospel according to John by D. A. Carson Pdf

In this solid evangelical commentary on John's Gospel, a respected Scripture expositor makes clear the flow of the text, engages a small but representative part of the massive secondary literature on John, shows how the Fourth Gospel contributes to biblical and systematic theology, and offers a consistent exposition of John as an evangelistic Gospel. The comprehensive introduction treats such matters as the authenticity, authorship, purpose, and structure of the Gospel.

Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781401675776

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Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebook, Volume 3 by Thomas Nelson Pdf

Preach great sermons and plan innovative worship services with the newest edition of Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook. This is the same sermon planner you have come to depend on for more than ten years, now with a disc included for your convenience!. In this volume, look for sermons, articles, and sermon starters by Daniel L. Akin, Dr. Mark L. Bailey, Dr. Phillip R. Bethancourt, Matt Carter, Steve Dighton, David Epstein, J.D. Greear, Ph.D., Jim Henry, Dr. Jeff Iorg, Dr. James MacDonald, Dr. Russell D. Moore, Dr. Adrian Rogers, Steven Smith, K. Marshall Williams,Sr., and Dr. O.S. Hawkins, general editor. These outstanding pastors provide an entire year’s worth of preaching and worship resources with a new, topical focus. Look for a new volume every fall. Features include: Sermons, creative outlines, illustrations, and quotes Worship helps, including hymns, prayers, and Scripture texts Inspirational thoughts and preaching techniques Sermons for special occasions and holidays Disc included containing all sermons and sermon starters Nelson's Annual Preacher's Sourcebooks sold to date: More than 135,000

Author : Sean Seongik Kim
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532612954

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The Spirituality of Following Jesus in John’s Gospel by Sean Seongik Kim Pdf

Research on "following Jesus" has mostly been done in terms of what Jesus' followers ought to do. In this unprecedented study, Kim presents "following Jesus" in John's Gospel through the perspective of what Jesus does for his followers. "Following Jesus" is a journey towards the place where Jesus leads his followers, that is, to a relationship with the Father. It is ultimately participating in the Son's communion with the Father. Jesus, who was in the bosom of the Father, descended from him and ascends to him, taking his followers with him, so that they may be with him where he is with the Father in glory and love. Kim develops this thesis by examining the term akolouthein ("to follow") and correlated motifs in John's Gospel.