Israel certainly related to Jesus’ references to sheep and shepherding. He made a very important point about the Jewish religious system using illustrations about the sheepfold, and shepherds. He likened the Jewish religious leaders to dangerous hirelings who are out to abuse the sheep, and Himself as the Good Shepherd who is the Door to the fold of God’s spiritual family.
How's Your Vision
November 10, 2024 • John Anderson • John 9:13–41
Instead of praising Jesus for healing the man who was blind from birth, the Jewish religious leaders were angry, full of criticism and contempt for Jesus. They were spiritually blind, and even the blind man could see that! Their religious system kept them in the dark.
Getting Theology Right During Suffering
October 20, 2024 • John Anderson • John 9:1–2
There are many things we’ll never understand about God outside of suffering. We hate it - He uses it. In seasons of suffering, it is crucial that we keep our theology right.