That Great Shepherd, & Under-shepherds, 4/18/78

Summary

The sermon emphasizes Jesus Christ as the Great Shepherd who knows and redeems His sheep through the blood of the everlasting covenant. It highlights the eternal relationship between Christ and His sheep, asserting that believers were His sheep even before they believed. The preacher stresses the importance of understanding the distinction between the call and the effect of being a sheep, and the personal care and knowledge the Good Shepherd has for each of His sheep. The message also touches on the sovereignty of God in election and redemption, and the shepherd's active role in seeking and saving the lost sheep.