September 13, 2015 – Audio Sermon on John 10 15 to 18 by Pastor William Hixson
Jesus contrasts the hired hand with the true shepherd and emphasizes his intimate knowledge of the sheep He reiterates that his laying down of life is voluntary and rooted in love The passage deepens the shepherd motif and calls listeners to trust the shepherd who knows and protects his flock while highlighting the personal bond that undergirds salvation
Some good hymns for John 10 15 to 18 are My Shepherd Will Supply My Need by Isaac Watts; The Lords My Shepherd Is by Francis Rous; He Hideth My Soul by Fanny J Crosby