Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
September 02, 2023: SOAP #5021: Ezekiel 17-19; Revelation 7

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

OBSERVATION:  The Lamb will be their shepherd!  Jesus is the only One who could be both the Lamb and the Shepherd. Jesus had been introduced by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. (John 1) Jesus claimed to be the Good Shepherd who gives his life for his sheep.  (John 10)

The King James version verse 17 reads: “For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters…”  The Lamb will continue the shepherding responsibilities of feeding and leading His sheep. 

APPLICATION:   As the Lamb, Jesus made the sacrifice necessary to cover my sins.  Even into eternity I will remember and honor Him for what he did for me.  

Iin this life, He is my Shepherd.  In this verse, I see that in eternity He will continue to be my Good Shepherd.

PRAYER:  Lord, now and for all eternity I will praise you for being the Sacrificial Lamb who died to pay for my sins.  Now and for all eternity I will follow you as my Shepherd and trust you for my provision.  Amen. 

Pastor Leon
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