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Additional Series » Shepherds Need to Know
This series of studies was written over a period of five years. It began with the premise that words that contain a "lamed" the letter called a shepherd's staff, in pictographic Hebrew script, would all likely have merit to become familiar to those in leadership/pastoral/shepherding roles. I suspect there are many such words that remain to be considered!
The study on the meaning of the Rod, has been one of our most frequently downloaded articles for years at a time. Some of the studies are provided in sequence as each topic developed. The series on the meaning of restraint and nakedness led further on to the Poor, Blind and Naked study series.
A few have been added simply because of their relevance to the topic: Social-ship vs Fellowship; Israel, Judah Counsel and Rebellion, and To Whom are You Yoked?
Articles:
To Whom Are You Yoked? (We are Always Under Authority: The Question is Which One?)
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
February 2013
The Biblical meaning of the Rod continues to be the most popular article on our website. There is an addendum to it some time ago when I realized the connection between a staff and ... [Read More]
Israel, Judah, Counsel and Rebellion
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
A Thematic "Little Gem"So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.1Ki 12:19
This sentence is the conclusion of the little vignette in which the new King, Rehoboam, ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about the Biblical Understanding of Thorns and Rods
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
But [the sons] of Belial [shall be] all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot betaken with hands: But the man [that] shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know the Biblical Meaning of Covenant, Curse, Rod, Staff, Yoke
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2012
When I began this study series some years ago it became apparent to me that it might actually happen that any word that has a “lamed” in it, the shepherd’s ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "iron sharpens iron"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2009
Revised: November 2010
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.Proverbs 27:17 KJV
As I was completing the study on the Biblical meaning of “stubbornness” my ... [Read More]
Shepherds Need to Know about The Biblical Meaning of Salt, Oil, and Lamps
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
April 2010
Anyone serious about their faith is apt to recognize the metaphor of believers being the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) and they may also know theadmonition to:
Let ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Rod”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
November 2009
There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall growout of his roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdomand understanding, the ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to Know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Three
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
July 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical meaning of "stubbornness"
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.Samuel 15: 23
In context, this statement was made by Samuel directed toward King Saul who had ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “ Restrain “ “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part Two
By Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
So Aaron[Aharon] said, ”Do not let the anger of my lord become hot. You knowthe people, that they are set on evil. For they said to me, ”Make us gods thatshall go before us;... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Meaning of “Restrain” “Nakedness” “Vision” “Leadership” “Covering” & “Crafty” Part One
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Personal Life Coach, Undershepherd & Janell I. Schroeder, B.B.A., Elder
June 2009
NOTE: If you haven't already done so, please be certain to read the Introductory Comments to this series before reading on. It is found on the Shepherds Need to Know Shepherds Need to ... [Read More]
Shepherds need to know the Biblical Definition of an “understanding heart”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
June 2009
For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Samuel 15: 23
'Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, ... [Read More]
Fellowship vs “Social-ship”
Barbara L. Klika, MSW, Undershepherd, Life Coach
July 2008
We have all heard the encouragement to find fellowship with other believers, in our churches, our neighborhoods and sometimes even at work. What exactly does that word, ... [Read More]