Feed My Sheep Opening Prayer :  Join in prayer today asking God to grant unto us His wisdom that we may know Who the Shepherd  is in our lives , gently leading us in His ways and thank Him for His tender care and eternal compassion. Memory Verse: Blessed are they which do hunger  and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 Hymntime: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/v/i/victoryr.htm THE VICTORY No more need fear, and no more need doubting, No more need pride control in my life. I may be free from all condemnation, I can have victory now in the strife. Refrain I take the life of victory, Not I, but Christ Himself in me; He conquers now, He sets me free; I take, He gives—the victory. There is a place, praise God, I have found it! There is a place where we may be free; Free from defeat, with power surrounded; Yes, there is victory, Jesus, in Thee. Refrain Precious provision, wonderful prospect, Jesus will rule and Jesus will lead; He is my Shepherd, He is my Keeper, He is my Bread of Life, on Him I feed. Refrain Suggested Bible Reading : 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter,  Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?  He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?  He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.  He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.  17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?  Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things;  thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.   John 7:15-17 ___________________________________________________ Follow Up Questions based on Hymn and Reading : 1. How many times did Jesus ask  " Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?" 2. Did Simon , son  of Jonas love Jesus ? 3. According to Simon , son of Jonas , who is it that  knows all things  ? ( vs. 17) 4.  Who do you think Jesus is referring to when He says "sheep" ? 5.  Who is the Shepherd in your life ? 6.  Do you love Jesus ? 7.  Does Jesus know your love for Him ? 8.  How much does Jesus know ?    (vs.17) 9.  Who is referred to in the hymn as our Bread of Life and our Shepherd? ______________________________________________________ Close with Prayer .