John 10:11-18 I have often wondered about those ‘other sheep’ to whom Jesus refers today. Specifically, who are they? And why does Jesus make it a point to mention them at all? In the midst of comforting words about his identity as the ‘good shepherd;’ Just before the promise that this shepherd would lay down …
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Listening for the Shepherd’s Voice
John 10:11-18 As I was listening for the voice of the Shepherd this week, I found myself remembering other voices which have so shaped me. I am grateful to say that those which stay with me have been life-giving ones. In fact, some of those voices have been resounding especially clear in these last days.This …
Of Sheep and Shepherds
Psalm 23 John 10:11-18 I don’t know much of sheep and shepherds, it’s true. A long time ago when I preached on a Good Shepherd Sunday, I confessed this truth. As he shook his hands with me after worship that morning, John Spangler offered to educate me. John was a hard man of few words and to …