The Shepherd's Love

~~~Acts 4: 8-12 ~~~Psalm 118 ~~~1John 3: 1-2 ~~~John 10: 11-18

Peter is emphasizing that no matter how things appear to be; the truth is that all is accomplished in the name of Jesus Christ. Furthermore there is no salvation through anyone else on earth.

Jesus is the stone rejected by the builders...now the cornerstone. Every building has a cornerstone. It is an important part of the structure; corners are required to be strong. It is typically the first stone set for the entire building. The cornerstone is often inscribed with the date of construction, the names of the architects, and other significant people’s names.

Since the Word became flesh and died on the cross for our salvation he claims us for his own.

~~~Acts 4: 8-12 ~~~Psalm 118 ~~~1John 3: 1-2 ~~~John 10: 11-18

Peter is emphasizing that no matter how things appear to be; the truth is that all is accomplished in the name of Jesus Christ. Furthermore there is no salvation through anyone else on earth.

Jesus is the stone rejected by the builders...now the cornerstone. Every building has a cornerstone. It is an important part of the structure; corners are required to be strong. It is typically the first stone set for the entire building. The cornerstone is often inscribed with the date of construction, the names of the architects, and other significant people’s names.

 Since the Word became flesh and died on the cross for our salvation he claims us for his own. We belong to him...he paid the ransom for us. No one pays ransom unless love pre-exists. Now we may be called children of God.

When the time comes we shall see him as he is...try to ponder that for a few moments. We can only ask the question...What is God as he is?

Even the image of God as the Good Shepherd probably does not do him justice. A shepherd cares for his sheep in every possible way. There is not one thing that the shepherd will not do for his sheep. He leads them, protects them, they know his voice; he knows each one of them by name.

There is no wolf that will get past this Good Shepherd.