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The Lord Himself shepherds His people. He calls them, gathers them, tends them, and brings back the lost. What a Shepherd you have in Jesus!

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BibleGateway: Ezekiel 34:11-16 ESV Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:36 and ends at about 2:49 11 For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my… The Lord Himself shepherds His people. He calls them, gathers them, tends them, and brings back the lost. What a Shepherd you have in Jesus!

The shepherds of Israel failed to take care of the flock, but the Lord would not abandon His people. He would step in Himself to rescue His flock.

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BibleGateway: Ezekiel 34:1-10 ESV Text: Ezekiel 34:1-10 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:45      1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man,… The shepherds of Israel failed to take care of the flock, but the Lord would not abandon His people. He would step in Himself to rescue His flock.

God’s word is not ours to change, but rather to speak faithfully. Why anyway would you want to change such words of gospel mercy and blessing?

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 23:25-32 ESV Text: Jeremiah 23:25-32 KJV Text: The section starts at about 4:9 and ends at about 5:28 25 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying,… God’s word is not ours to change, but rather to speak faithfully. Why anyway would you want to change such words of gospel mercy and blessing?

The world today still likes to say, “Everything is okay! No harm will come to you!” But turning away from the Lord’s word is never okay. Don’t fall for it!

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 23:16-24 ESV Text: Jeremiah 23:16-24 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:46 and ends at about 4:16 16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets… The world today still likes to say, “Everything is okay! No harm will come to you!” But turning away from the Lord’s word is never okay. Don’t fall for it!

If God’s condemnation of false prophets sounds harsh to you, remember that it is a way of guarding others from unbelief and destruction in hell.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 23:9-15 ESV Text: Jeremiah 23:9-15 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:23 and ends at about 2:53      9 Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake;… If God’s condemnation of false prophets sounds harsh to you, remember that it is a way of guarding others from unbelief and destruction in hell.

False shepherds were misleading God’s people, but in His grace He would send them a Good Shepherd to rescue them, Jesus Christ, our Righteousness.

BibleGateway: Jeremiah 23:1-8 ESV Text: Jeremiah 23:1-8 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:32      1 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!… False shepherds were misleading God’s people, but in His grace He would send them a Good Shepherd to rescue them, Jesus Christ, our Righteousness.

So as not to take the Lord’s Supper carelessly, we review for ourselves what it means and why we do it—with our focus on the forgiveness of sins.

BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:4 and ends at about 3:58 27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the… So as not to take the Lord’s Supper carelessly, we review for ourselves what it means and why we do it—with our focus on the forgiveness of sins.

Even if we do not misuse the Supper in “love feasts” as Corinth did, we may at times take it thoughtlessly. Remember you are proclaiming the Lord’s death!

BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:39 and ends at about 3:11      17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not,… Even if we do not misuse the Supper in “love feasts” as Corinth did, we may at times take it thoughtlessly. Remember you are proclaiming the Lord’s death!

Hats or no hats? God isn’t giving us a specific rule about that, but rather to be aware of our own practices, what they mean, and they impression they give to others.

BibleGateway: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 ESV Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 KJV Text: The section starts at about 0:3 and ends at about 1:46 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things,… Hats or no hats? God isn’t giving us a specific rule about that, but rather to be aware of our own practices, what they mean, and they impression they give to others.