Chapter 12: The Good Shepherd

Heroes in the Bible

Max Bard

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 14 December 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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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

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0:00.0	The thief cometh not, but for to steal and to kill and to destroy.
0:05.9	I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
0:12.2	John 1010
0:13.0	Heavenly Father Satan is a thief who is out to destroy every living being because he knows
0:20.4	that this is the only way he can strike
0:22.9	at your heart. He knows how much you love humanity, so if he can keep them from connecting you,
0:29.6	he wins. You came to expose his plots, plans, and schemes, and set your people free. You have provided everything we need, but it is still a
0:41.6	choice we have to make. You came to offer us power over death and eternal life. You came to
0:49.1	bless us with hope, peace, and love in the midst of turmoil.
0:57.5	You showed us your goodness through your son, Jesus.
0:59.9	How can people not see that?
1:04.1	Use me today to reach them with your truth.
1:05.4	Amen.
1:14.8	Stay tuned to immerse yourself in the greatest stories ever told from pray.com's podcast, Heroes in the Bible.
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1:55.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Tony Evans, your host for heroes in the Bible, Jesus. If you've enjoyed this podcast so far,
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