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Aug 24, 2023 · The power of the dog speaks of the creature’s ability to surround its prey like a pack of wolves, to bite, tear, inflict wounds, do evil, and destroy. Both a sword and a dog can kill. When David prayed to God to deliver his soul “from the sword” and his “precious life from the power of the dog,” he feared losing his life in a cruel and violent manner.
Aug 20, 2024 · The woman, however, lived out the principle Jesus Himself taught in the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1–8). Her response proved that she understood fully what Jesus was saying, yet had enough conviction to ask anyway (Matthew 15:27). Jesus acknowledged her faith—calling it “great”—and granted her request (Matthew 15:28).
- Why Do Sheep Need A Shepherd?
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Without Jesus, we are “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matthew 9:36). Without God’s initiation, we are lost, dead in sin, and alienated from Him completely. Isaiah 53:6 says, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way.” But there is hope in the same verse: “and the Lord has laid on him the ini...
Jesus isn’t just calling Himself a shepherd, but a good shepherd. This is extremely important. By calling Himself good, Jesus was claiming to be the promised Messiah. He says that “there is only One who is good” and that is God (Matthew 19:17; Luke 18:19). Also, in Ezekiel 34 there is a prophecy pointing toward a greater shepherd who will rescue Hi...
What does this mean for us as sheep who follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd? What does it look like in our daily lives to follow the Good Shepherd in a world of wolves that attack our faith? What about some church leaders who oversee God’s people, yet are more like hired hands, not leading and protecting the flock? It means that we as God’s sheep spend...
Nov 16, 2023 · The Good Shepherd: Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, protecting them from harm, just as a shepherd's dog watches over the flock. The Healing Dog: In the story of the rich man and Lazarus, the dog that licks Lazarus' sores represents the compassionate role of dogs in providing comfort and healing.
Feb 9, 2024 · The true power behind the crucifixion was the “power of the dog” – Satan and the demonic realm carrying out warfare against God’s Messiah. Psalm 22 gives a prophetic glimpse of the spiritual battle taking place at Calvary. Though Jesus was surrounded by evil forces seeking to kill Him, He had the ultimate victory by conquering death itself.
Nov 9, 2023 · One notable example is the story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman, where a dog symbolizes unwavering faith and trust. In this story, the woman's persistence in seeking Jesus' help is compared to a dog's unwavering loyalty to its master. This portrayal emphasizes the importance of trust and faith in one's relationship with God.
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Jesus made His soul an offering for sin (Isaiah 53:10, 12). Mention of the power of the dog in Psalm 22:20 refers again to David's foes and to those who crucified our Savior. In ancient times, dogs were seen as lowly pack scavengers who attacked the vulnerable. Similarly, Jesus' enemies banded together to strike.
