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God bless. One final time, our text for today is Hebrews chapter 13, verse 20 through 25. The Bible says this.

Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the

eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us

that which is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and

ever. Amen.

I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation,

for I have written to you briefly. You should know that our brother Timothy has been released,

with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. Greet all your leaders and all the saints.

Those who come from Italy send you greetings.

Grace be with all of you. This is the word of the Lord.

All right. Please be seated. Let's go ahead and dive right in. I've taken our text and exacted

from it. What I believe are three of the most primary and significant

points the first is the great shepherd the great shepherd in your notes I've written

the following this is the first time and only time in the whole book of

Hebrews that Jesus is referred to as a shepherd, much less as the great shepherd. Hebrews

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