Psalm’s Themes Part 6: The Shepherd-King
The best way to fully understand God as Shepherd-King, and Christ as the Great Shepherd, is to look at shepherding in Ancient Near East.
The best way to fully understand God as Shepherd-King, and Christ as the Great Shepherd, is to look at shepherding in Ancient Near East.
By looking at the big picture Scripture presents, we can see one clear image of God our Father. He is both The Great King and loving Father.
As Great King our God demands nothing take his place of supreme importance in our lives. He tolerates no rivals.
If God is all loving, why do we have to wait in times of trial and suffering? Why does He ignore our cry, “How long will you forget me?”
The flip side of Christ’s gift of salvation and living “in Him” is persecution. What do we do when it becomes our reality?
Knowing God changes our lives, but how we live reveals how we perceive God; it shows if we really believe he is the Great King, the Only God.
Paul weaves the word Stand throughout his passage on God’s armour. What does this look like and how do we do it?
In the battle, the Sword of the Spirit—the Word of God—cuts through the barriers that divide in order to bring unity
The Shield of Faith is more than a defensive weapon, it covers us as we, not only advance into enemy territory, but go about our daily lives.
Part 2 of Spiritual Warfare: Defence, we look at how God’s armour is perfect for deflecting Satan’s tactics of suffering and pride.