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Lesson OnePsalm 23: Finding Safety in the Wilderness3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoWhere David Hid from Saul3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeWhere Jesus Was Tempted in the Desert3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourThe Doorstep to Israel: The Coastal Plains3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveJaffa: Where Peter Had a Change of Heart3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixJoshua and the Battle of the Benjamin Plateau3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenWhy the Stories of the Bible Need To Be Shared: Shephelah3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightWhere David Defeated Goliath: Shephelah3 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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How does Jesus being the Good Shepherd affect our lives as His followers?
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Just as the sheep and goats can do little to feed or protect themselves, but they rely on the shepherd for food, water, direction and safety, we depend on the Lord for provision, guidance and protection. We realize that we mustn’t be proud and go our own way.
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Jesus is our Good Shepherd. He is the guide of all my ways. I know and follow His voice and no other. Christ watches closely over me like a shepherd guarding and guiding his sheep. So, it shapes every aspect of my daily life as a follower of the Good Shepherd.
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He is our shepherd.
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Jesus is our good Shepherd, He will care for us, never leave us, never forsake us. We can trust Him just like the sheep in the wilderness put their complete trust in the shepherd for their provision.
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Jesus is my good shepherd, and in Him I shall not want… I like to think of the Footprints poem. The Lord provides all of my needs, and many of my wants. Yet, this doesn’t mean I do not travel into the dark depths of the valleys of life. Yet I remember the green pastures and the times of peaceful living by the still waters that refresh in the desert heat. Jesus love is so great that He even walks through the times of trouble with me and when things are desperately difficult, I believe this is when His love is shown the strongest.
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What importance does the geography of the biblical land play in understanding the biblical narrative?
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I believe He is always there ready with the bucket of water and sack of food
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Because the biblical narrative is about how God revealed Himself to real people who lived in a certain place and age, understanding the geography can help us to understand the context of that message. In this case of shepherding in the Judean wilderness, the harsh terrain and climate makes us realize the perils that the flock face, and the dedication and courage that the good shepherd displays. We realize the helplessness of being leader-less and the selflessness of leadership.
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Geography plays a significant role in truly understanding the biblical narrative. The terrain and climate of the places in the bible helps us to better appreciate their way of life and also have a better grasp of why certain events unfolded as they did. Certain biblical events were shaped directly by geography and climate. This is what the life of a person in bible times centered their life cycle around.
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The geography of the Biblical land is integral to the purpose of God. His choice to use the wilderness helps us even today as we seek meaning in scripture and grow in our relationship with God. Although inhabitants of the wilderness are missing all the basic essentials of life, food, water, safety in this land, God provides. This is true for all of God’s children wherever they are.
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The geography of the biblical regions are dotted with rough terrains. With out knowledge and faith, survival is rare.