May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus
Acts 2:24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
that great Shepherd of the sheep
John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Ezekiel 34:11 "'For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them.'"
John 10:2-3 "The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out."
John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me--"
John 10:27 "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me."
1 Peter 2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
equip you with everything good for doing his will
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
and may he work in us what is pleasing to him
Philippians 2:13 ... for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good pleasure.
1 John 3:22 ... and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.
through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
NOTES:
Great Shepherd: Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23; 37:24
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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