The LehmanCast

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Jesus Is: The Vine

It’s understandable that the disciples didn’t understand. But we have proof: the cross. Jesus is the (only) way, truth and life. Know God, know Jesus. There is no other way. The exclusivity of this I AM statement is difficult to embrace for many, even for some Christians – even for some of us. Yet it is still held out for all to receive.

Couched in the story of Lazarus are Jesus’ most poignant and hopeful words that out of the deepest despair there is found life in him. These words are backed up by the miracle of Lazarus rising from the dead. Jesus has power over death itself. How? By overcoming death on his own. The question to us is whether we will believe.

John 11:1-44

This statement continues the discussion as Jesus as the door, but in greater detail. Just how much does Jesus care for his sheep? Note how directly Jesus answers. Jesus knows his sheep, and not only will he care as a good shepherd cares, he will lay down his very life for them.

Shepherds often functioned as a door to the sheep pen. When the sheep came in the fold at night, they would pass the shepherd one at a time. He would examine them for cuts and abrasions. If necessary, he would treat them with oil to avoid infection. Then, when the whole flock was in, he would lay himself in front of the opening of the pen.” (Mark Moore) This is the picture of what Jesus does for his followers, his flock. He cares for them and protects them. With Jesus as the door, the sheep are safe.

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