Since 2012, She Reads Truth has maintained a singular mission: to be women in the Word of God every day. Ten years later, our community includes “Shes” from across the globe, but our mission hasn’t changed.
Reading Scripture together is the centerpiece of what we do at She Reads Truth. As we spend time as a community reading This Is The Church, we encourage you to start by reading the daily Scripture on your own. Then join us here to engage and encourage one another as we respond to what we’ve read. Each day for this series, we’ll include a brief summary of the reading along with a prompt for conversation.
Jesus’s love for the Church is expressed through the imagery of a perfect shepherd and his flock. Unlike the negligent shepherds who previously led God’s people, Jesus delights to search for, gather, and tend to His flock, even laying down His life for His sheep.
Discussion Question: How does the image of Jesus as the perfect shepherd caring for His flock, the Church, shape your understanding of the Church?
Take time to reflect on your Scripture reading and today’s question. Share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
This reading reminds me that we can still encourage one another and keep each other accountable within the ‘flock’/church to follow God the best we can. It also reminds me of the grace we must extend to one another even within the church, just as Jesus is doing with every one of us. We cannot shame or get angry towards someone sin, but encourage their path towards Christ.
He’s a good good father!
This has reminded me that our Father is the good shepherd, and knows what we need. We are all one flock, even though we, as sheep, come from all over. We have one shepherd. We are united in Christ, just as Jesus and the Farher
I find great comfort in Jesus being my good shepherd. Reading the scripture, I am reminded of my role within the flock because the sheep will also be held accountable. The body of Christ must care for each other in the midst of our brokenness
This reminds me that the basis for the church is serving and servant hearted laying down of one’s self.
I am so thankful the Shepherd is so patient with me! And as I read through some comments, it helps me rest easy as well. ❤️
It reminds me that we are all one in Christ, and that he has called me to love the other members of the church – to lay down my life for them.
Why do I keep thinking I can feed and protect myself better than My Shepherd?!