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I am the Gate

I am the Gate
Therefore, Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. John 10:7 A gate, or sometimes translated door here, has two functions. It can keep those who belong in and it can keep intruders, or other dangers, out. We have already seen Jesus use the shepherd imagery, declaring Himself the Good Shepherd.…
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I AM the Good Shepherd

I AM the Good Shepherd
I am the good shepherd.   John 10:11 Jesus refers to Himself not only as a shepherd but as the good Shepherd. What does a shepherd do? He protects, he provides, he guides. Psalm 23 tells us that he restores, refreshes, stays near and comforts. A good shepherd would accomplish all this. Jesus also includes that a…
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Green Pasture: Sufficient Abundance

Green Pasture: Sufficient Abundance
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23:1-2 NIV Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Going to a beautiful green pasture and grazing endlessly with little effort - knowing I have all the grass I need for weeks and being able to just take a nap? It’s…
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Zacchaeus: Lost sheep found

Zacchaeus: Lost sheep found
Jesus, our Master Communicator, was always aware of His audience and even the nuances within His audience. His conversation with Zacchaeus spoke loudly to this tree climbing tax collector, but the rest of the crowd was targeted, too. The tax collectors were some of the most hated people among their fellow Jews. They were seen…
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