23/06/2024
SERMON EXCERPT - Sunday 23rd June 2024
THEME: Characteristics of Godly Families 5
TOPIC: Husbands as the Chief Shepherd and Provider
TEXT: 1 Tim. 5: 8
PREACHER: Ven Dr. Louis Ochei
2 Samuel 5: 2, Genesis 18:19
A shepherd is one responsible for the well-being of the sheep. He is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the sheep.
Biblically, he is recognized as a leader over a people, chosen by God ( 2 Samuel 5:2). God himself is the shepherd (Isaiah 40:11).
A Shepherd chosen by God has a great responsibility to ensure that the sheep is cared for and well-directed.
The apparel of the bishop all have deep symbolic meaning attached to them with the bishop’s staff symbolising him as the shepherd of the church.
Complete the reading on the church website https://standrewskubwa.com/view/144