THE SHEPHERD’S ROD & STAFF

Psalm 23:4b

 

Intro.: There is great significance to these 2 pieces of equipment for 
  the shepherd! 

      How do the rod and staff bring “comfort”?: 

I.  The Shepherd’s Rod 

   A. A Symbol of Power & Authority . 

• The Rod symbolizes the spoken Word of God .

 
 

      B. An Instrument for Discipline . 
 

      C. A Way of Examination . 
 

      D. An Instrument of Protection . 
 
 

II. The Shepherd’s Staff 

• The Staff symbolizes the Spirit of God .

 

      A. To Draw into an Intimate Relationship. 
 
 

      B. To Direct in the Paths of Righteousness. 
 
 

      C. To Deliver from the Entanglements of Life. 
 
 

Concl.: What compassion, patience, longsuffering, and forgiveness 
  God has for us! 
 “Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me”!!

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