John reveals Jesus Christ as The Good Shepherd. He causes so much controversy in Jerusalem that the Jewish religious leaders surround him and ask him to tell them plainly if he is the Christ. Learn what Jesus tells them as you study the Great Shepherd who laid down his life for you and me.
This Gospel of John Bible study presents a profound perspective of Jesus Christ and your relationship to Him. This challenging study format is suitable for individual daily study or weekly group reviews.
John reveals Jesus Christ as The Good Shepherd. He causes so much controversy in Jerusalem that the Jewish religious leaders surround him and ask him to tell them plainly if he is the Christ. Learn what Jesus tells them as you study the Great Shepherd who laid down his life for you and me.
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