Redemption Bible Church of New Braunfels, TX

Jesus Cares for His sheep.

The sheep…

1. Follow the voice of the Shepherd. (1-6)

2. Enter the door and live. (7-10)

3. Trust the sacrifice of the Good Shepherd. (11-21)

The Light of the World reveals truth to the faithful and exposes blindness in the prideful. 

When God shines the light… 

1) Those who trust perceive who they are. (1-12, 18-25)

2) Those who trust proclaim who Jesus is. (13-17, 26-38)

3) Those who reject persist in blind unbelief. (39-41) 

Truth and freedom are found in Jesus, not our pedigree.

1) Spiritual Son: Abide in My Word (31-38)

2) Spiritual Father: Hear My Word (39-47)

3) Spiritual Legacy: Keep My Word (48-59)

Renewing your faith requires that you…

1. Return to your faithful God. (1-7)

• Walk the old path

• Worship the old way

• Wage the old war

Worship the old way

• Step 1 - Admit you sin

• Step 2 - Ask for forgiveness

• Step 3 - Appreciate the cross

• Step 4 - Accept His grace

• Step 5 - Advance His purposes

2. Resist to your foolish greed. (8-13)

• God will regularly place you in the position to have to choose this day whom you will serve

3. Remember your future guarantee. (14-18)

If the concept of Sabbatical is new to you, listen in as Blair and Michael explain.

Jesus is our light to salvation.

1) Follow Him out of darkness and into the light of life. (12-20)

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ 

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬

2) Follow Him out of death and into eternal life. (21-30)

Whoever comes to Jesus will receive the help of the Holy Spirit.

What to expect when you come to Jesus…

1) Be indwelt and deployed by the Holy Spirit. (37-39)

“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭1

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.””

‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8

2) Division over who Jesus is. (40-44)

3) Derision from those who hate Jesus. (45-52)

Christians often disagree on issues fundamental to our faith. Is there a place to communicate our disagreement in a public setting?

Jesus is the real deal, sent to expose our problem and rescue from it.

1. Our timing is off. (1-13)

Jesus moves when the time is right and waits when the time is wrong.

2. Our judgment is skewed. (14-24)

Jesus sets the standard for what is right and wrong.

3. Our directions are faulty. (25-36)

Jesus comes and goes where only God can go.

Dreams are a part of normal human experience. What are we to do when they tempt us to sin?