Pastor Josh teaches us from John 10 this morning about Jesus, the Good Shepherd who lays his life down for his sheep:
“Jesus’ death was not an accident. It was not the result of the forces evil winning even a minor battle with God; it was “according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” (Acts 2:23). Unlike all those Messianic figures before him, rather than to expose his flock to further ravages, he draws them to himself. Jesus calls out the messianic pretenders who promise the people freedom but who lead them into war, suffering and slavery. Jesus wins freedom for his people, not by leading them into war, but by laying his life down nailed to a cross…”
(Originally preached on April 7, 2019)