The document discusses the equipment and roles of a shepherd. It describes how a shepherd would use their rod and staff to care for and guide sheep, representing how God and the Holy Spirit provide comfort, protection, and guidance. Specifically, it explains how a rod is used for authority, defense, warning sheep, and counting them, while a staff aids in gathering, guiding, lifting, and feeding sheep.
The document discusses the equipment and roles of a shepherd. It describes how a shepherd would use their rod and staff to care for and guide sheep, representing how God and the Holy Spirit provide comfort, protection, and guidance. Specifically, it explains how a rod is used for authority, defense, warning sheep, and counting them, while a staff aids in gathering, guiding, lifting, and feeding sheep.
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The document discusses the equipment and roles of a shepherd. It describes how a shepherd would use their rod and staff to care for and guide sheep, representing how God and the Holy Spirit provide comfort, protection, and guidance. Specifically, it explains how a rod is used for authority, defense, warning sheep, and counting them, while a staff aids in gathering, guiding, lifting, and feeding sheep.
The document discusses the equipment and roles of a shepherd. It describes how a shepherd would use their rod and staff to care for and guide sheep, representing how God and the Holy Spirit provide comfort, protection, and guidance. Specifically, it explains how a rod is used for authority, defense, warning sheep, and counting them, while a staff aids in gathering, guiding, lifting, and feeding sheep.
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Thy rod and thy staff....
Thy rod and ...
and thy staff....
Rod and Staff.... Comfort me
Rod and staff- most essential Equipments Now a days they may carry a gun
Equipments of a shepherd
Olden days they carried a sling- eg.David Some times a small knapsack in which packed his lunch Bottle of water
Small first aid box - contains oil and wine
shepherd's bag and a wallet 1sam17:40
For entertainment some musical instrument like Harp, flute etc eg. David
SHEPHERD'S KNAPSACK
Shepherd's Rod To be a shepherd one should know how to use the rod
Rod is the symbol of authority, an extension of owner's right hand
A weapon of power and defense eg. Rod of Moses Fear to the enemies and comfort to His sheep
Word of GodThe are the of comfort Following rod comforting aspect of
God's word 1. Rod speaks of authority- God's word it's authority comforts us " Thus saith the Lord" no confusion and chaos Jesus spoke with authority not like scribes Mat.7:29 ' astonished' and 'wondered' at His word. Mat. 7:28; Luke 4:22 - gracious words, comforting words.
Rod used to warn the sheep
2.Rod is used to warn the wandering sheep Keeps them away from poisonous weeds It brings back the 'wayward' sheep to the fold Word of God keeps us away from sin and restores backsliders
Rod is used to count the sheep
3.Process of counting the sheep is called 'passing under the rod' Ezek.20:37 Rod helps to understand the lost sheep Lk 15:4 It helps to examine the skin condition. Heb.4:12. Cleanliness of the fleece we can understand.Ps.139:23-24
Rod protects shepherd and the sheep
4.Shepherd uses the rod to smash the head of wild beasts David killed lion and bear 1sam.17:34-37
Staff speaks of the ministry of Holy Spirit
Staff a symbol of concern and compassion
Staff or crook comforts the sheep in the following manner
1.Staff speaks of long suffering and kindness. It draws the sheep together into intimate relationship.Ps.133
Ewe and the separated lamb brought together by staff
Staff draws the sheep close to the shepherd
Holy Spirit always draws us close to the Christ Jn.16:14-15 Holy spirit lifts Him up,thereby we are drawn towards Him If I will be lifted up I will draw all men unto myself. Jn.12:32
Staff is used to guide the sheep
Shepherd uses staff to 'touch' the sheep.It is like 'walking hand in hand'. Jn.14:18;16:13 Holy Spirit even today guides us in a mysteries way eg.Ruth's steps were directed by God
Staff helps to bring back the Sheep may slip into water or thorny sheep..... bushes
With the help of staff shepherd lifts it up and bring back to the fold Holy Spirit convicts the sin and brings back a back slider A sheep that is 'hooked in their wool' or caught up in the thicket by horns will be restored Gen.22:13 Staff is used to bring back 'way ward'
Staff is used to feed the sheep
Sheep won't be able to reach to the plants in an higher level With the help of staff shepherd makes it available to the sheep Holy spirit helps us to understand 'higher' truths of the scriptures. Jn.16:13;2 Pet.1:19-21
At the time of delivery mother sheep died leaving the lamb alone.but the other sheep she lost the lamb. Shepherd got an idea to feed the lamb with the help of the mother sheep who is alive when she smelled the lamb refused to feed her finally shepherd took the skin of the dead lamb and covered the live lamb with it when mother sheep could smell her own lamb's smell she allowed the little lamb to feed story narrated by Ravi Zachariah on Christmas message on 25th 2012.
