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As we continue our journey through the Gospel of John each Sunday morning, we’ve arrived at one of the most explosive moments in the ministry of Jesus—a moment when He made claims so bold, so unmistakable, that His enemies reached for stones on the spot.

John chapter 10 takes us straight to the heart of who Jesus is. Pressed by His critics to stop speaking in riddles and plainly declare Himself, Jesus did exactly that. What followed was not confusion, but outrage. His words were so clear, so direct, that the religious leaders considered them blasphemy and attempted to kill Him where He stood.

Why such fury? Because Jesus declared two truths that remain foundational to the Christian faith.

First, He gave one of the strongest assurances in all of Scripture that those who truly belong to Him are eternally secure. Our salvation does not rest in fragile human strength, but in the grip of the Good Shepherd Himself.

Second, Jesus made one of the clearest declarations of His deity ever spoken: that He and God the Father are one. No prophet had ever dared say such a thing. No mere teacher could make such a claim. Jesus was unmistakably declaring Himself to be God.

Join us this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. as we walk through this unforgettable message from John 10—a passage filled with comfort for believers, clarity for doubters, and a breathtaking reminder of who Jesus truly is.

There was a time—not all that long ago—when a hush would fall over massive crowds gathered at a Billy Graham Crusades. You could feel it… that sacred stillness just before something meaningful happened. And then, stepping into the spotlight, George Beverly Shea would lift his voice—rich, steady, unmistakable—and begin to sing, “There were Ninety and Nine.”

It wasn’t just a song. It was a story. A living, breathing reminder drawn straight from the words of Jesus in Gospel of Luke 15. And as those lyrics unfolded, you could almost see it—the shepherd scanning the horizon, counting… pausing… counting again… until he realizes one is missing.

The shepherd doesn’t shrug his shoulders and say, “Well, ninety-nine out of a hundred isn’t bad.” No, he leaves the ninety-nine in safety and ventures out into the dark, uncertain wilderness. Why? Because that one sheep matters. It matters enough to search. Enough to sacrifice. Enough to rescue.

There’s something deeply moving about watching a shepherd with his flock. Sheep aren’t known for their brilliance. They wander. They drift. They get themselves into trouble without even realizing it. And if we’re honest, that picture hits a little close to home, doesn’t it? Scripture doesn’t call us sheep as a compliment to our intelligence—but as a reflection of our need.

And into that need steps Jesus, the One who calls Himself the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep… calls them by name… and—most astonishing of all—lays down His life for them.

So this Sunday at9:30 am, we’re going to step into that pasture for a while. We’ll explore what it really means to have a Shepherd like that—One who pursues, protects, and provides. And we’ll also take a hard look at our role in the relationship, because good sheep recognize the voice of their Shepherd—and they follow it.