1. AN EXPLICIT CLAIM a) Its Context (Ezekiel 34) The failed shepherds of Israel God’s promise to be the shepherd b) Its Content (John 10:11) I am THE shepherd, the GOOD ONE 2. AN EXTENDED COMPARISON a) Sacrifice The “hired hand” (John 10: 12,13) : runs away, doesn’t care vs Good Shepherd: “lays down His…
ITS HURT Excruciating ITS HEART I don’t measure up ITS HOPE In Christ’s rejection In the acceptance of truth In the process of change In the sovereignty of grace
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Our mercy to each other comes from God’s mercy to us Sees distress; reacts with compassion; responds with practical help; shows no prejudice It’s being like Jesus! Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Gospel transformation is first of all internal…
WHEN YOU ARE FEARFUL WHEN YOU ARE TEARFUL WHEN YOU ARE CHEERFUL
7 Virtues from Grace Subject, Obedient, Doing Good, No Slandering, Peaceable, Considerate, Humble 7 Vices to get Over Foolishness, Disobedience, Deceit, Slavery, Malice, Envy, Hatred 7 Initiatives from God Kindness, Love, Mercy, Rebirth, Renewal, Justification, Hope 7 Imperatives for Goodness Love what is GOOD (1:8) Teach what is GOOD (2:3) Be an…
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