Global Encounters: Listen & Obey

In this sermon, Natalie delves into the concept of listening and obeying God, using the imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd from John 10. She explains how a good shepherd leads, protects, and knows his sheep intimately. Natalie then connects this to Moses' encounter with God in Exodus, highlighting how God repeatedly assured Moses of His presence, saying, "I will be with you" (Exodus 3:12).  Natalie introduces the Hebrew word "Shema," which means both "hear" and "obey," emphasizing that in Biblical understanding, hearing God's voice naturally leads to obedience. She references Deuteronomy 6:4-5, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength," as a key example of this concept.  The sermon concludes with a call to action, challenging listeners to have a heart for the lost, trust in God's goodness, and practice "Shema" in their daily lives. Natalie encourages the audience to engage in prayer, Scripture reading, and intentional listening to God's voice as ways to cultivate obedience to the Good Shepherd.  #shema, #listen, #obey, #thegoodshepherd, #god, #jesus, #globalencounters