Jesus loved to use stories to illustrate profound,

life transforming concepts.

He loved to use real and genuine settings,

characters and ideas that apply to all of us

to reveal God's heart of pursuit and love.

This week, we're going to spend time allowing the parables of Jesus

to speak directly to our situations, mindsets, and core beliefs about who God is.

Open your heart and mind to be transformed by the powerful

and captivating stories of Jesus.

Welcome to the First 15 podcast.

Music Our scripture for today comes from John 10, verses 14, and 15.

Scripture says,

I am the good shepherd.

I know my own and my own know me,

just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father,

and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Have you ever experienced a sense of grand perspective, where you realize your smallness in comparison

to the earth's grandeur? Have you ever contemplated your small

stature in light of how colossal the universe is? Every now and then, when I get a sense of my

smallness, I'm overcome by the fear of being lost.

I think, who will show me my path in this seemingly increasing world?

Who will guide me through the various trials and changes that will undoubtedly come my way?

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