What Sheep Owe The Shepherd

Sermon in a Sentence: God's sheep have solemn responsibilities to the shepherd God gives them.

I. To Feed as They are Fed God's Word. (Jn. 21.15;Acts 17.11;Jn. 13.17;Jam. 1.22)

• A. Come to the Place of Feeding.
• B. Come Hungry with a Ready Mind.
• C. Listen Attentively and Discerningly.
• D. Share and Obey the Truth They Have Heard.

II. To Follow the Shepherd's Leadership. (Jn. 21.16,17;10.27)

III. To Flock Together Under the Shepherd's Protective Care (Acts 20.28)

IV. To Face the Shepherd's Warnings and Admonitions (Heb. 13.17)

V. To Furnish the Shepherd's Physical Needs (1 Cor. 9.7)