In this passage, Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, identifies Himself as the “good shepherd” who lays down His life for His sheep. The majestic Son of God, through whom all things were made (“… apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” John 1:3), identifies Himself as a humble…
Here Jesus contrasts Himself with the false prophets. He is the Good Shepherd who takes good care of the sheep because He loves them. (John 10:1-18) The sheep also know His voice but do not recognize the voice of strangers or fake shepherds. Sheep, by nature, recognize the voice of their shepherd and will follow…
Nations go to war for peace. So do I. I went against the tide when I decided to give my life to Jesus and yes, that truly felt like fighting. But no regrets, I took hold of the eternal life God offers me! What better thing can I have in this world? I might have…