The second source of water for the sheep Mr Keller talks about are the deep wells, the shepherd draws water from for his sheep. He says, these may seem…
Mr Keller talks about the three sources of water sheep are able to use to satisfy their thirst. They are dew on the grass, deep wells, or springs and streams.
First, let’s talk about the dew. He says the sheep would get…
We are on to the next chapter titled, “He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters.” First, Mr Keller wants us to understand the vital importance of…
Next Mr Keller points us to a very important disturbing influence we must be freed from “the torment of parasites and insects.” (p50) These pests make it impossible for the sheep to rest, so the shepherd must…
The next disturbing influence sheep must be freed from is “…tension, rivalry, and cruel competition within the flock itself.” (p46) Sheep who are always…
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As Jacob and his family, with all their accumulated wealth, including herds of animals as well as servants, leave Laban and his land behind, they journey towards the home Jacob left about 20 years prior. He has successfully escaped his father-in-law, but Jacob now faces a…
Today we move on to “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” Mr Keller tells us that sheep must be free from all disturbing influences in order for them to lie down and rest. He says, “It is significant that…
