The Village Church - Sermons The Good Shepherd
Mar 15, 2026
A deep look at Jesus as the shepherd who seeks the lost and risks everything to rescue them. Contrasts religious leaders with Jesus' tender pursuit and connects the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin. Explores repentance as radical turning, grace that sustains it, and why heaven rejoices over one who returns. Invites reflection on who we trust and practical steps toward restored communion with God.
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Sinners Felt Safe With Jesus While Pharisees Complained
- Tax collectors and self-aware sinners felt comfortable approaching Jesus while Pharisees grumbled at his welcoming them.
- Mason King explains tax collectors were seen as traitors and the 'sinners' were openly aware of their brokenness.
What A Lost Sheep Really Is
- Lost sheep freeze in terror and hide, making them hard to find and dangerous to leave alone.
- King describes shepherds physically carrying 70–100 lb sheep up rocky valleys, highlighting the shepherd's risk and effort.
Jesus' Parable Answers Ezekiel's Rebuke
- Jesus framed the parable as a rebuke to Israel's shepherds who failed to seek the lost, echoing Ezekiel 34.
- King reads Ezekiel: shepherds 'fed themselves' and did not 'seek the lost,' so Jesus models true shepherding.
