After the shepherds of Israel mistreated and kicked out the man born blind in chapter 9, Jesus announced in John 10:1-21 that he is the Good Shepherd. While false shepherds sacrificed the sheep for their own benefit, the Good Shepherd laid down his life for the sheep. The question for us is if we know his voice and follow him. (sermon notes)
While forgiving is always costly, those who have been forgiven can and must forgive others in turn.
Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.
