After a 7-week series break, we return to our chronological study of the Gospel of John.
Jesus healed a man who was born blind, which triggered a series of events. Instead of showing amazement, the Jewish leaders expressed their displeasure for violating the Sabbath. Several hearings happened where the blind man and his parents faced hostile questioning (John 9:13-34). The blind man received sight, but more than that, he believed in who Jesus claimed to be: the Son of Man. The Jewish religious leaders remained blind to the Messiah in their midst, but the man who was formerly blind also received spiritual sight in Jesus. The Lord would give a powerful analogy, revealing more of Himself. John, the writer, narrates that Jesus is the Shepherd and the door. Conversely, the religious leaders behaved like thieves and robbers.
In today’s world, there remain thieves who will destroy the sheep. However, Jesus is the Shepherd who will protect His flock. The Lord’s sheep will hear His voice, which is also His Word. But those who follow the strangers are not among His sheep. Yesterday’s sermon was about the Good Shepherd compared to the strangers and thieves. Let us celebrate our Good Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ.
