THE SHEPHERD & THE SHEEP Passages That Pump Me Up Message Series - Part 2 05-31-15 Pastor Chuck Bernal Jesus showed us time and time again that He would take care of those who follow Him. Just as a shepherd takes care of his sheep, so Jesus will always be there for His followers. No better depiction of this exists than Psalm 23. THE SHEEP : ______________________________________________ We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost. We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way. (Isaiah 53:6 - Msg) We all have wandered off, like shepherdless sheep, scattered by our aimless striving and endless pursuits. (Isaiah 53:6 – The Voice) H_________________ - V________________ - S_________________ THE SHEPHERD : __________________________________________ He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. (Isaiah 40:11 - NLT) The shepherd is posted to protect the sheep and they hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out . . . he walks on ahead of them; and they follow him because they know his voice . . . I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep in His care . . . The thief approaches with malicious intent , looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance . . . I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me . . . I will give My life for the sheep. (John 10:3-4, 10-11, 14-15 - The Voice) He ____________ us - He ____________ us - He ____________ us 9 GIFTS OUR SHEPHERD GIVES US :
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THE SHEPHERD & THE SHEEP
Passages That Pump Me UpMessage Series - Part 2
05-31-15Pastor Chuck Bernal
Jesus showed us time and time again that He would take care of those who follow Him. Just as a shepherd takes care of his sheep, so Jesus will always
be there for His followers. No better depiction of this exists than Psalm 23.
THE SHEEP: ______________________________________________We’re all like sheep who’ve wandered off and gotten lost.
We’ve all done our own thing, gone our own way. (Isaiah 53:6 - Msg)
We all have wandered off, like shepherdless sheep,scattered by our aimless striving and endless pursuits. (Isaiah 53:6 – The
THE SHEPHERD: __________________________________________He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms,
holding them close to his heart. (Isaiah 40:11 - NLT)
The shepherd is posted to protect the sheep and they hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out . . . he walks on ahead of them; and they follow him because they know his voice . . . I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep in His care . . . The thief approaches with malicious intent, looking to steal, slaughter, and destroy; I came to give life with joy and abundance . . . I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep, and My sheep know Me . . . I will give My life for the sheep. (John 10:3-4, 10-11, 14-15 - The Voice)
He ____________ us - He ____________ us - He ____________ us
9 GIFTS OUR SHEPHERD GIVES US:
1. He _______________________ us! (The gift of his POSSESSION)
The LORD is my shepherd (Psalm 23:1 – LB)2. He meets our _________________! (The gift of his PROVISION)
I have everything I need. (Psalm 23:1 – LB)
3. He brings us ______________________! (The gift of his PEACE)
He lets me rest in the meadow grass . . . (Psalm 23:2 – LB)
4. He _____________________________ us! (The gift of his PLANS)
He leads me beside quiet streams . . . , guiding all the way (Psalm 23:2 – LB)
5. He _________________________________________ us! (POWER)
He gives me new strength. He helps me . . . (Psalm 23:3 – LB)
6. He is always _________________ us! (The gift of his PRESENCE)
Even when walking through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me, guarding . . . (Psalm 23:4 – LB)
7. He __________________ over us! (The gift of his PROTECTION)
You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies . . .
(Psalm 23:5 – LB)
8. He __________________________ us! (The gift of his PURPOSE)
Your goodness and unfailing kindness shall be with me all my life . . .
(Psalm 23:6 – LB)
9. He gives us a home in ____________! (The gift of his PROMISE)
And afterwards I will live with you forever. (Psalm 23:6– LB)
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.