Articles for tag: Feed My Sheep

October 5, 2020

We’re All in Hospice (Oct. 11 Lesson Application)

This “Application” column goes with the Bible Lesson for Oct. 11, 2020: The Cost (2 Timothy 1:8-12; 2:3-10; 4:14-15) ________ By David Faust “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” —Helen Keller It was my last visit with my friend Jim. We both knew he was on the verge of death after a long battle with cancer. Trying to offer comfort, I opened my Bible to John 21, where Jesus asked Simon Peter three times, “Do you love me?” I reminded Jim how Peter reaffirmed his love for Jesus, and each

March 15, 2020

Dale Reeves

Devotionals

Simon Peter: A Betrayer Is Restored

(An eyewitness’ account*) By Dale Reeves We were just minding our own business, washing and mending our nets on the lakeshore, when we first met Jesus face-to-face. He stepped into my boat to use it as a sort of floating speaker’s platform. After he talked to the people about what he called “the kingdom of Heaven,” he told us to move the boat into deeper water and then cast our nets off the right side. Andrew and I looked at each other and laughed; we had been out there all night without sleep and without fish. I’m not sure

September 19, 2018

David Roadcup

Church & Ministry Church Leadership

‘Feed My Sheep’

By David Roadcup It was probably one of the most impactful moments of Peter’s life. John 21 tells the story. After Jesus’ resurrection, while the disciples are fishing from a boat, Jesus appears on the beach, starts a fire, and fixes breakfast for them. After another fish-producing miracle, Jesus calls the disciples in for breakfast. After they eat, Jesus engages Peter in a powerful discussion. Three times, Jesus asks Peter if he loves him. Three times, Peter emphatically states that he does. Three times, Jesus exhorts Peter to fulfill a specific task. Jesus concludes round one of this exchange by

April 9, 2018

Mark Scott

Bible Study Theology & Bible

Lesson for April 15, 2018: Follow Me (John 21:15-25)

Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 4 (weeks 13–16; April 1–22, 2018) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “To follow Christ is to obey Christ.” The apostles had the privilege of literally “coming after” Jesus. For them, following Jesus meant geography, physicality, and proximity. But after Jesus’ resurrection their following of him became more like ours. Obedience outstripped physical presence. The lesson text today picks up

August 10, 2011

Bill D. Hallsted

Church Leadership Preaching

Feed My Sheep

Bill D. Hallsted reflects on recurring dreams, Jesus' command to "feed my sheep," and the preacher's responsibility to faithfully teach God's Word rather than merely entertain a congregation.

February 21, 2010

Cheri Lynn Cowell

Devotionals

Breakfast on the Sea of Galilee

A journey through Israel becomes a personal encounter with God’s pleasure, calling, and grace as Cheri Lynn Cowell reflects on the Jordan River, Peter, and the Sea of Galilee.

September 9, 2007

Pat Magness

Church & Ministry Community Outreach

Feeding the Hungry

Pat Magness reflects on feeding hungry people at home and around the world, and how Jesus’ meals and miracles reveal that ordinary acts of provision can be holy obedience: “You give them something to eat.”