I Will Build My Church: The Discipline of the Church

Saints‘ Hill Church Podcast · Oct 14, 2026 · 48m

The primary metaphor for the relationship between the people of God and their leaders, is that of shepherd and sheep. This is the way Jesus sets up his Church.

The truth about humans is that we, much like sheep, need leadership. Jesus knew this, and it’s the one task that he gave Peter after his resurrection. A shepherd is responsible to feed, protect, and care for the sheep.

The sheep are responsible for testing and submitting. As a sheep, you have to be able to discern teaching. To do that, you have to actually know the Scriptures! God set up this relationship to be built on trust, so you…