Series: Matthew

Title/Text: Messiah’s Serious Shepherding - Matt. 18:10-35

I. Needed Shepherding Context Matt. 18: 10-14.

A. What is despicable 10.

B. Against the Shepherd?!? 11-13.

C. God’s will is you love sheep! 14.

II. The Flock Fights for the Flock Matt. 18:15-17

A. Who is most important to you? 15.

B. The Law still very much applies 16.

C. Stubborn sheep are chastened 17.

III. The Judge is at the Door Matt.

A. A promise or a threat? 18-20.

B. Peter understands 21,22.

C. A beautiful illustration of care for sheep 23-34.

IV. The Heart of the Messiah-Shepherd Matt.18:35.

*Jesus reveals His heart and His Father’s 35.