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The Bible Told By Jesus
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017 (message contributor)
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1. The Bible Told By Jesus
Contributed on Sep 21, 2017
Why a Bible by Jesus?
A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS IS A PARAPHRASE 1. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) Greek (New Testament) and Chaldean (verses in Daniel). 2. The Holy Spirit guided the writers of Scripture. “You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp ...read more
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2. The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 2
Contributed on Nov 14, 2025
Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd.
A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more
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3. Green Pastures And Still Waters Lesson 4
Contributed on Nov 14, 2025
How can the Shepherd meet our needs?
A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES 1. Why do sheep lie down? a. Natural. Standing people naturally want to lie down. b. Tired. The ...read more
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4. I Shall Not Want Lesson 3
Contributed on Nov 14, 2025
Is the Lord your personal Shepherd?
A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more
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5. Paths Of Righteousness Lesson 5
Contributed on Nov 14, 2025
Are you on the right path now?
A. INTRODUCTION 1. The shepherd’s main task is leadership. 2. What type of leader was Jesus? a. Not dictatorial. He let Judas betray, and Peter deny. b. Not democratic. He never took a vote. c. Not Laissez Faire. He doesn’t let sheep do what they want to do. B. WHY MUST THE SHEPHERD LEAD ...read more