EBC 3, 2, 1! – On Location in 2024! Leading to Worship
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Reading: John 10:11-18
EBC focuses
on bringing the Bible into our Everyday Lives, emphasizing God’s Everyday
presence by finding connections in our physical world! EBC also has a video component on the St.
John’s website and St. John’s You Tube channel.
This week’s video is from Arizona and looks at Jesus the Good Shepherd,
both as a protector and a provider. Click
here: https://youtu.be/dL8A2gZg-zQ
Welcome to this week’s EBC 3,2,1!
Three points, two questions, and one action step!
Three Points
· In John 10, Jesus describes himself
as the “good shepherd.” The good
shepherd lays down his life for his sheep, and Jesus emphasizes that we are his
own and he lays down his life for us.
· Jesus uses the imagery of a wolf to
focus on the dangers we face, and contrasts his love and dedication against
other “hired hands” (John 10:13) who run away from danger and do not really
care for the sheep.
· [T]he Father loves me, because I lay
down my life in order to take it up again.
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power
to take it up again.” (John 10:17-18)
Two Questions
· What do you think is the particular
significance of Jesus making clear that he “has the power” to lay down his
life, and take it up again? Do you
consider yourself to “have the power” to give and sacrifice for others?
· This passage seems to focus on Jesus
as a protector for us, even at the cost of his own life. Are there ways also that Jesus is a provider
for you, not just reacting to our hardships, but also leading to comfort,
safety, and his Word? (Hint: Psalm 23)
Action Step
· Find your “power!” to give and
sacrifice for others. Caring for your
fellow human herd is work and risk, but it is within you! Jesus is with you on your path!
Don’t like these questions? Do these verses say something different to
you? Great! What it is?
And as
always, you are encouraged to find a friend (or two or many) and take an EBC coffee
break! Find 15-25 minutes somewhere in
the week and share your faith. Have fun
finding God this week in your Everyday Life!