The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Soul
Ray shared a message from 1 Peter 2:21-25, focusing on Jesus as the shepherd and overseer of our souls. He highlighted Jesus's suffering as both atonement for our sins and an example for us to follow. Ray emphasized the importance of Jesus's presence with us, especially during difficult times, drawing parallels to Psalm 23. He described Jesus as the good, great, and chief shepherd who guides and protects us. As overseer, Ray explained that Jesus has a telescopic view of our lives, keeping and covering us even when we stray. Ray concluded by urging us to return to Jesus, our shepherd and overseer, for refreshment and righteous living.
- Outline:
- Jesus as Shepherd:
- Good Shepherd: Atoning work on the cross.
- Great Shepherd: Perfect example to follow.
- Chief Shepherd: Headship and authority.
- Psalm 23: God's presence with us.
- Jesus as Overseer:
- Keeps and protects us.
- Covers us from the enemy.
- Lord of our lives.
- Calls us to righteous living through submission.
- Returning to the Shepherd and Overseer:
- Repentance and refreshing.
21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: 24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
