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Congregational Course: John
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Focused video lessons from Dr. Charles Gieschen and Dr. David Lewis on the text, structure, Christology, signs, glory, and Spirit in John.
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Shepherd and Sheep
Jesus knows, calls, protects, gathers, feeds, and lays down His life for His flock.
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John 10:1-42, The Good Shepherd: One with the Father
KFUO Radio
A chapter-length study of the Shepherd discourse, Jesus' unity with the Father, and the responses His words provoke.
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Gospel of John Lectures and Studies
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
Dr. William Weinrich's John lectures and focused treatments of passages including John 10 and John 11.
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Lectionary at Lunch: John
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Exegetical audio on many Johannine lectionary texts, frequently working directly with the Greek for pastors and serious students.
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John 10:1-21, I Am the Good Shepherd
Issues, Etc.
Dr. William Weinrich examines Jesus as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them.
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Breakfast with Jesus
The Lutheran Hour
Gregory Seltz proclaims the risen Lord's provision and care for His disciples from John 21:1-14.
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- Jesus finds the person false shepherds expel.
- He names Himself door and Good Shepherd.
- Father and Son hold the sheep securely.
- The risen Shepherd entrusts His sheep to restored Peter.
Key passages
- John 9:35-10:18
- John 10:22-30
- John 21:15-19
What it reveals about Jesus
Jesus is Israel's promised Shepherd-King and the sacrificial Shepherd for the sheep.
Old Testament background
Psalm 23; Ezekiel 34; Zechariah 11-13