Timeline for What is the biblical basis to say it is the duty of every minister to know his congregation?
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| Aug 10, 2013 at 12:42 | comment | added | user3331 | @Mawia I agree that the degree of knowledge is different, but the shepherd metaphor applies to undershepherds (so the sheep listen to them). With respect to preaching, a sermon cannot target each individual need (but like scripture reading must rely on the Holy Spirit to inform the listener) but common concerns in the specific congregation's context can be emphasized in the exposition of the text. | |
| Aug 10, 2013 at 12:26 | comment | added | Mawia | @PaulA.Clayton Jesus is divine. How can a minister know each and every member like Jesus? I don't think that verse can be applied literally to human, though it may be helpful for encouragement. | |
| Aug 10, 2013 at 12:18 | comment | added | user3331 | John 10:14 ("I know my sheep and my sheep know me" along with surrounding verses) might also apply to the undershepherds--clearly they are not to be like hired hands. | |
| Aug 10, 2013 at 10:03 | comment | added | Mawia | It's quite indirect, but depends on how it speaks to the reader. | |
| Aug 9, 2013 at 23:28 | history | answered | HelloWorld | CC BY-SA 3.0 |