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THE KING’S BUSINESS
II. The Sheep. 1. Who are the sheep?
Great Shepherd in His resur rection (Hebrews 13:20), and the Chief Shepherd in His second coming (1 Peter 5:4). (b) Ministers and Christian work ers may be likened to shep herds (John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28). 2. Characteristics of Christ as Shep herd. (a) He is good, indicating ideal. (b) He is self-sacrificing, ‘ giving His life. 3. The relation between the Shepherd and the sheep. (a) The Shepherd seeks the sheep when they go astray. (b) He knows His sheep. (c) He leads them. (d) Gives them abundant life. . G od’s T hought* Higher than your thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). Thoughts of peace and not evil (Jeremiah 29.11). Very deep (Psalm 92:5). Precious unto me "(Psalm 139:17). Cannot be reckoned up (Psalm 40:5). More than can be numbered (Psalm 40:5). Prayer —Think upon me, my God (Nehe- miah 5 :19). Assurance —The Lord thinketh upon me (Psalm 40:17). —5\ R. Briggs. The secret of — ' 1. Wisdom in daily life (I Samuel 16:18; 18:14). 2. Power for testimony (I Samuel 3:19; Jeremiah 1:8). 3. Strength in suffering (Genesis 39:21; Psalm 91:15; Isaiah 43:2; 2 Timothy 4:17). Lo, I am with you alway (Matthew 28:20). G od’s P re se n ce (Exodus 33:14)
Men (Ezekiel 34:31).
2. Why so called?
Speaking of the unregenerate, because likely to wander (Isaiah . 53:6) ¡ constantly open to attack; need shepherding. Speaking of the regenerate, because they know, hear, and obey the Shep herd’s voice. In many folds. No one denomi nation is' big enough to hold them all.
3. Where are His sheep?
III. The Shepherd. 1. Who is the Shepherd?
(a) Christ is the Good Shepherd in His death (John 10:18), the
BIBLE READINGS
C h ristian s Are to be crucified with Christ (Galatians 2 : 20 ). Are to be dead with Christ (Colossians 2 : 20 ). Are to be buried with Christ (Colossians 2 : 12 ).' Are to be risen with Christ (Colossians 3:1). Are to be hidden with Christ (Colossians 3:3). Are to be baptized unto His death (Romans 6:3). Are to be planted—in death (Romans 6:5). Are to be sanctified with Christ (John 17:19; Hebrews 2:11). Are to be glorified with Christ (Romans 8:17; John 17:22). Are to be complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10; 4:12). Are to enter into rest with Christ (He brews 4:3). Are to suffer with Christ (I Peter 4:13; Romans 8:17).
— S. R. Briggs.
— S. R. Briggs.
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