Known By God
Scripture – John 10:22-30: Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Here we go again. The Jews gather around Jesus and try to get Him to say something they can use against Him. And, as always, He chooses His words carefully. (Although the last sentence seems very clear.) He points out His connection is not with the religious leaders. He came to help the ordinary people connect with God. So He returns to the shepherd image. His sheep listen to His voice. I’ve learned to pick His voice out of all the others around me. He knows His sheep. Christ offers a personal relationship with God, unlike any other religion. And His sheep follow Him. Of all the choices, He is the One I follow. My commitment is to let Him be the directing, guiding force in my life. As imperfect as I am in following His lead, there’s no other way that makes any sense to me.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) As a local church shepherd, I will remember I am also one of His sheep.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Thank you so much, Lord, for your presence in my personal life. I would have nothing – I would be nothing without you. Help me grow even more in my trust in you. Please keep speaking. By your grace, I’ll keep listening and following.
An Invitation – If you’re interested in a face to face discussion about what we’ve been discovering in the Mini-Journal, join us today at Bethel Baptist (Trenton & Venness in Southgate), 9:45 – 10:30am.
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Here we go again. The Jews gather around Jesus and try to get Him to say something they can use against Him. And, as always, He chooses His words carefully. (Although the last sentence seems very clear.) He points out His connection is not with the religious leaders. He came to help the ordinary people connect with God. So He returns to the shepherd image. His sheep listen to His voice. I’ve learned to pick His voice out of all the others around me. He knows His sheep. Christ offers a personal relationship with God, unlike any other religion. And His sheep follow Him. Of all the choices, He is the One I follow. My commitment is to let Him be the directing, guiding force in my life. As imperfect as I am in following His lead, there’s no other way that makes any sense to me.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) As a local church shepherd, I will remember I am also one of His sheep.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Thank you so much, Lord, for your presence in my personal life. I would have nothing – I would be nothing without you. Help me grow even more in my trust in you. Please keep speaking. By your grace, I’ll keep listening and following.
An Invitation – If you’re interested in a face to face discussion about what we’ve been discovering in the Mini-Journal, join us today at Bethel Baptist (Trenton & Venness in Southgate), 9:45 – 10:30am.
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