Pastor Bogdan Kipko emphasized the profound relationship between Jesus as the good shepherd and believers as his sheep, highlighting that Jesus willingly laid down his life for us unlike a hired hand who would abandon the flock in times of danger. He contrasted the qualities of the good shepherd with those of false shepherds, warning about the dangers of spiritual thieves and hired hands who do not care for our souls. Pastor Bogdan challenged the congregation to consider what areas of their lives they might still be holding back from Jesus, encouraging a deeper, transformative relationship with the one who sacrificed everything for them. Ultimately, he urged believers to recognize their identity in Christ, belonging not to a hotel they temporarily occupy, but to a home that Jesus purchased with his life.
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