How to Know the Shepherd

Psalm 23:3
August 5, 2007
Dr Roger Ferguson, Sr. Pastor


Theme: God cares for you! In the imagery of the shepherd God shows us Christ’s tender yet firm care. Are you following the Great Shepherd now?

I. Life is a series of choices .

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:12

1. Right now is the best time to move closer to the Shepherd.

II. The tools of the Great Shepherd.

1. For stubborn sheep; the rod of correction. (Psalm 23:3a)

Turn to Hebrews 12:5-6,11 3 responses

1) Resent it. (Hebrews 12:5)
2) Despise it. (Hebrews 12:5 )
3) Grow through it. (Hebrews 12:6-11)

2. For careless sheep the staff gives direction. (Psalm 23:3b)
Psalm 40:1-2

3. For a sick sheep the oil gives protection .


III. The response of the sheep. (Psalm 23:3b)

1. Listen to the shepherd.
John 10:4-5

2. Stay near the Shepherd through obedience .

IV. The Shepherd risks His reputation on the sheep. (Psalm 23:3c)
John 10:9-11


How is the Shepherd calling you?
Have you trusted Jesus as the Leader of your life?
What will you change as a result of today’s message?

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