How will we listen out for the voice of our True Shepherd?
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Heavy Hearts, 6 of 9 July 28th, 2024
“All of our hope is secure in the honor of our True Shepherd.”
Ezekiel 34, 36 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)
SUMMARY
We confront the harsh reality of failed spiritual leadership and its consequences in Ezekiel 34. The passage reveals God's deep concern for His people and His commitment to personally intervene when human leaders fall short. We're challenged to consider how the quality of our spiritual journey corresponds directly to the character of those we choose to follow. This serves as a stark reminder to carefully discern our spiritual influences and to ultimately place our trust in the True Shepherd - God Himself. The message offers hope and comfort, assuring us that God sees, knows, and will act to rescue and care for His flock, even in the face of human failure.
REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
💬 What pains from human shepherds are making us hesitant to trust our True Shepherd?
💬 What blessings from God are we tempted to overindulge in? How can we share?
💬 Which fellow-sheep do we give undue attention to?
💬 How will we listen out for the voice of our True Shepherd?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
💾 Download a transcript of this message
📖 Read Ezekiel 34:1-16
📖 Jesus as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18)
