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Darlene Davis

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03/02/2024 at 21:29 in reply to: Have you embraced the mindset of a sojourner as part of your identity in Christ? How will you instill in your own flock a vision that this life is temporary, and our permanent home is yet to come? What might result if your entire flock followed your lead in embracing a sojourner’s mindset?

To know and understand this is not our home. To encourage the hope that we want to be with God in heaven where homes are already prepared for us when Christ returns.

Darlene Davis

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03/02/2024 at 21:05 in reply to: What does it look like for your own flock to “produce and reproduce?” What can you do to improve your flock’s ability to meet these goals?

Growing in the area(s) that they are called or chosen. All drawing others who have a desire to want to be a part of the fold the fold.

Darlene Davis

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03/02/2024 at 20:41 in reply to: God in His wisdom chooses to delegate many important things to us as representatives and under-shepherds of the Chief Shepherd. How does this fact change how you see yourself as a leader? Who in your flock can you empower to help you lead?

When God gives you a calling or you are chosen to shepherd God’s people, we are to follow Gods guidance in leading us to lead his people. Those who have been given talents and gifts, also those who are also called and chosen are empowered to help lead.

Darlene Davis

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03/02/2024 at 19:55 in reply to: Dr. Laniak explained that “The caring heart of God is expressed in His commitment to justice and equity. Not that everyone is treated the same, but that the weaker ones are given preference.” Does this match what you read in Scripture? What could this look like in your own ministry?

This is exemplified in doing the same thing. Showing compassion and care, being nurturing also while understanding when there needs to be justice and equality given as well. This matches the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation it is shown throughout the bible.

Darlene Davis

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03/02/2024 at 19:24 in reply to: In Acts 20:28–31, Paul gives this instruction to the church in Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock . . . after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you . . . Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth . . .” (NIV). Why was Paul so sure “wolves” would arise from among them? What “wolves” do you need to watch out for? What measures can you put in place to keep watch over yourself and those who help you lead?

Watching so you won’t be deceived or led astray. Watch and pray that God would reveal those who are not His. Understanding that we are God’s and are not without His protection and His love. However, we are to guard our hearts. Remain in God’s word, encourage each other in the faith to be steadfast and unmovable as Paul encourages us to be.

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