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My Shepherd. We all need a shepherd in our lives. We can not go through life without one. We need guidence, protection, provision, nourishment in our mind, body, and spirit. If anyone understood shepherding, we know David did. The early years he spend shepherding sheep and his later years, God chose him to become king
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The study of Psalms 23 focuses on the relationship between sheep and their shepherd. Sheep, defenseless and directionless, rely on the shepherd for protection and guidance. Despite their shortcomings, they recognize the shepherd’s voice and are valued possessions. By comparing humans to sheep, the Bible emphasizes the need for divine care and guidance.
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In this scripture, Jesus shows compassion for the people gathered to hear him preach, seeing them as harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He recognizes their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. This illustrates his role as the Messiah and contrasts with the judgmental attitude of the religious leaders. The passage emphasizes Jesus’ understanding…
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The passage explores the concept of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, emphasizing his care and sacrifice for his followers. Jesus contrasts himself with false religious leaders and illustrates the exclusive role he plays in leading and protecting his flock. This analogy underscores the division between those who belong to Christ and those who do not.
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David’s authorship of Psalm 23 is debated, possibly written during distress. It offers comfort as the Lord being his shepherd, despite life’s challenges. The psalm has inspired many and symbolizes God’s unconditional love. David’s own experience as a shepherd gives authority. In the Bible, shepherds symbolize leaders caring for and protecting their flock.
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In this blog series, the author reflects on the biblical response to encountering evil. Trusting in God’s justice, advocating for the needy, acknowledging God’s ultimate judgment, and mirroring Jesus’s heart for justice are key themes. The author encourages honesty, seeking God’s intervention, and trusting in His pure justice when facing evil in the world.
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This year, I have been diving deep into Psalms, finding encouragement and honesty in David’s prayers. Just like David, we have a direct line to God for help, but we often forget in times of trouble. In Psalm 12, David asks God to intervene in injustices caused by false words and flattery. We should also…
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WE do not have to look far to see all manner of great evil around us. We read stories of unimaginable violence in our home towns or neighboring cities. We read of terrible acts being done to women and children. We read of sensless killings and abuse we can not wrap our minds around. We
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Martin Luther was a German theologian and religious reformer who was the catalyst of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief and resulted in the division of Western Christendom between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant traditions, mainly Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, the Anabaptists, and the anti-Trinitarians. He was an author and sogn
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David pleaded with the Lord not to punish him in anger and recognized that his suffering was due to his own sin. He described feeling overwhelmed by iniquity, physical pain, and the abandonment of friends. Despite this, he maintained hope in God’s salvation and urgently pleaded for God’s help, acknowledging his need for God’s presence…
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