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)