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SERIES: Communion Sundays: Jesus' "I AM" Statements
I AM: The Good Shepherd.

I am the Good Shepherd. The Apostle John records these words of Jesus as Part Two of the Sheep metaphors. First, Jesus said "I am the Door." Now He continues by asserting His connection with and passion for His sheep. Is there a more intimate word picture of God's love? A shepherd serves, sacrifices, and suffers for the good of his flock. The Good Shepherd has done that for us!