The Bible indicates that Jesus commands His followers to nurture and feed His sheep spiritually, primarily through His own person, who is the bread of life.
In John 21:15-17, Jesus explicitly instructs Peter to 'Feed my sheep,' emphasizing the importance of spiritual nourishment in the life of believers. This feeding is not merely physical but fundamentally spiritual, centered in the proclamation of Christ and His gospel. As believers are to love Christ, so they are to love His people by ensuring they are fed the life-giving truth found in Him. The overarching theme is that Christ Himself is the source of this spiritual food, underscoring the necessity of His presence and glory in the life of the Church.
Scripture References:
John 21:15-17, Romans 8:28-30, Acts 20:28, Acts 2:37-41
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