Monday Club Sermons John 10:11-15 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.… Paton records that at a time of great danger on Tanna he tried to prevail on one of the native teachers from Aneityum to remain at the mission house. The man insisted on returning to his post, and with this unanswerable defence of his conduct: "Missi, when I see them thirsting for my blood, I just see myself when the missionary first came to my island. I desired to murder him as they now desire to kill me. Had he stayed away for such danger, I would have remained a heathen; but he came, and continued coming to teach us, till by the grace of God I was changed to what I am. Now the same God that changed me can change these poor Tannese to love and serve Him. I can not stay away from them." On mission ground the term "pastor" is restored to its original meaning, "shepherd," with good reason. Hannington's message to the ruler who compassed his death was: "Tell the king that I die for Buganda. I have bought this road with my life." (Monday Club Sermons.) Parallel Verses KJV: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.WEB: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. |
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