Chapter 12: The Good Shepherd

About this episode

This episode discusses how Jesus balances love and justice as the Good Shepherd amidst challenges.

Chapter 12 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. The Good Shepherd - Jesus is faced with a challenge. Does he choose justice and be seen as a tyrant, or does he choose mercy and lose his credibility as a Rabbi? While any other person would have to choose between the two, Jesus does not. He balances love and justice like a good shepherd. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Jesus
• mercy
• justice
• Bible stories
• spirituality
• devotionals

Keywords

• Good Shepherd
• Jesus
• justice
• mercy
• Bible
• spirituality
• Pray.com

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