That's not in my job description!We have all heard someone say those 6 words... maybe you have even uttered them. People with this attitude are almost always looking out for number one and not very interested in serving. They seem to want to do the minimum amount of work required to fulfill their job description. Nothing more. Bosses never want to promote people with this attitude. But, as a Christian, you possess a dual job description: Sheep and Shepherd. Your responsibilities go way beyond yourself.
Branch Family Church
Sheep and Shepherds
Get Planted
Job description: Shepherd
Ezekiel 34:1-10 - Irresponsible shepherds
Ezekiel 34:11-16 - Responsible shepherds
Grow Strong
The goal of the Branch is to develop healthy sheep and healthy shepherds
We are all Sheep... Take responsibility for yourself.
- Learn how to follow the Good Shepherd and know His voice.
- Sheep are timid. They refuse to lie down unless they are free form fear.
- Sheep are social. They will not lie down unless they are free from friction.
- Sheep hate aggravation. They will not relax when there are flies or parasites.
- Sheep need food. They won’t rest if they are hungry.
Responsible Shepherds do two things:
Matthew 9:35-38 - Reach
Mark 6:34 - Teach
Branch Out
Matthew 10:7-9 (The Message) - Jesus sent his twelve harvest hands out with this charge: "Don't begin by traveling to some far-off place to convert unbelievers. And don't try to be dramatic by tackling some public enemy. Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood. Tell them that the kingdom is here. Bring health to the sick. Raise the dead. Touch the untouchables. Kick out the demons. You have been treated generously, so live generously. "Don't think you have to put on a fund-raising campaign before you start. You don't need a lot of equipment. You are the equipment...
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