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Matthew 6:32-44

Global Hunger and Poverty

Corrupt Greedy LeadersNothing New!

Ezekiel 34

• False shepherds• Don’t feed the flock• Don’t strengthen the weak• Don’t care for the sick• Don’t bind up the broken• Don’t bring back the scattered• Don’t seek the lost sheep

God’s Promise

• I Myself will search for the sheep• I will deliver them• I will bring them back• I will feed the flock• I will heal the sick• I will seek the lost• I will strengthen the week

Background

• Rejection of Jesus in Nazareth• Sending out the 12 disciples• Beheading of John the Baptist• The 12 return-exhilarated but

exhausted!

Retreat

• Renewal and Refreshment• The crowds get there first!

Jesus’ Response?

• Great compassion!• Sheep without a shepherd• Sheep who need a shepherd

The Disciples Response?

• Send them away!• We are exhausted• We have no food to feed them• It’s getting late

Jesus’ Solution?You feed them!

The Disciples Real Concern

• We can’t feed them!• Way too expensive!• We don’t have the resources

Feed My Sheep!

• Be willing- If you love me• Offer what you have• Trust Jesus for the rest!

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

• No need He can’t fill• No wound He can’t fill• He will feed and refresh His sheep

Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Go- Feed my sheep!