The Sheepfold and the Voice of the Shepherd

Stone sheepfold John 10:22-30 Recently my boys have been spending a great deal of time outside in the area that will soon be transformed into our garden. They spend endless hours digging in the dirt for worms. They then promptly take those worms and throw them to the chickens. It amazes me how even chickens can learn to recognize sounds or voices. My oldest makes this funny high-pitched sound when he comes out of the house and heads toward the coop. The chickens practically fall over themselves running toward the fence or out of the coop when they hear him making his sound. They know there is food to follow! In Sunday's Gospel Jesus tells us that, "My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me." and "I am the gate for the sheep." Today, again, Jesus mentions that His sheep know His voice and follow Him.  In these few verses we learn that Jesus is both gate and shepherd for the sheep. In those days and even today in some places, a sheepfold w

Reason # 10 to Homeschool

Reason # 10 to homeschool


Comments

Patience said…
Ok, I don't really get it so explain. Is it about gun violence in schools or more time to go hunting? (just call me dense)
James M. Hahn said…
Probably a little of both.
Mike in CT said…
What you can bring for show and tell when your school is your living room.
James M. Hahn said…
The animal you shot and killed. You can also bring it to your kitchen not for show and tell though, that would be playing with your food.