Explore the profound need for shepherds in our spiritual lives as discussed through the lens of Hebrews. Discover the powerful metaphor of humans as sheep and the essential role of accountability in navigating challenges. Delve into themes of belonging and identity in Christ, emphasizing the significance of community and grace. Reflect on how Christ, the ultimate shepherd, transforms our experiences of failure and fosters resilience. This discussion invites a deeper understanding of faith and the importance of mutual support.
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The Insulting Need for Shepherds
The Bible calls us sheep to illustrate our helplessness and lack of direction.
Like sheep, we will die without a shepherd, highlighting our dependence on guidance.
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Authorize Shepherds
Authorize others to share control of your life, ensuring accountability.
Without shared control, you risk spiritual and personal ruin.
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Balancing Shepherding
Own shepherding and over-shepherding are detrimental extremes to avoid.
Find a balance by being accountable to peers and Jesus as the ultimate shepherd.
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In 'The Abolition of Man', C.S. Lewis delivers a defense of objective value and natural law, originating from his Riddell Memorial Lectures at the University of Durham in 1943. Lewis argues that education should be conducted within the context of moral law and objective values, which he terms the 'Tao'. He criticizes modern attempts to debunk these values, warning that such actions could lead to a dehumanization of society, resulting in what he calls 'Men without Chests' – individuals whose emotions have not been trained to conform to reason. The book emphasizes the universal nature of traditional moralities across different cultures and warns against the dangers of moral relativism and the reduction of human beings to mere objects of scientific analysis[2][4][5].
One with My Lord
The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ
Rev. Sam Allberry
In 'One with My Lord', Sam Allberry explores the doctrine of union with Christ through a rich study of New Testament scriptures. Each chapter is designed to be read as a devotional, providing believers with a fresh perspective to pursue holiness, resist sin, build community, and worship God. The book emphasizes that being 'in Christ' is central to the Christian life, defining who believers are and enriching every area of their lives. It is an excellent resource for personal devotions, small group discussions, or deeper discipleship.
If you’re going to deal with the brutal realities of life, the writer of Hebrews says you have to have shepherds in your life.
Hebrews is written to people whose lives are filled with problems. And here, in the last passage of Hebrews, the writer tells us if we’re gonna make it, we have to have shepherding in our lives.
The text tells us 1) our insulting need for shepherds, 2) the surprising identity of shepherds, and 3) the secret power of the shepherds.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 8, 2005. Series: Christ: Our Treasury (The Book of Hebrews). Scripture: Hebrews 3:13; 10:24-25; 13:17-25.
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