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Introduction - The Lone Ranger
Two weeks ago we talked about cowboys and shepherds in order to help draw the comparison to what it means to be an authentic follower of the shepherd
This week I want to look at one cowboy figure in particular - do you recognize who this is:
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Backstory on the Lone Ranger
An apt description for a number of Christians
How does it compare with what Jesus says about his relationship with his sheep and our relationship with one another?
One Body
So far
Know the Shepherd’s voice
Follow (obey) the Shepherd
Are known by the Shepherd and know the Shepherd
All can be fairly individual characteristics
So what is our relationship with one another?
The sheep live together as a flock
The sheep in these passages are always together
They all have individual names and are known by the shepherd, but they all follow the same voice
What of this other sheep-pen?
Christ brings all of his sheep together
The major divider for Jesus’ hearers would be Jew & Gentile
Jesus here tips his hand just a bit to show that he has plans that include more than who his hearers might be thinking about
All of Jesus’ sheep, regardless of where they come from, are characterized by the same knowing and following
They all belong to the same flock; they are all part of the community of the Shepherd
Living as One
So how do we do this?
We begin by understanding that the church is more than an organization; it’s a community
We make a conscious choice to engage the community
We act like a community of redeemed people following our Shepherd
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