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Portraits of the Savior 

The Good Shepherd

Pastor Abi Lorenz

March 1, 2026

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1. When you first saw the optical illusion of the young girl/old woman, which one did you see? When you think about Jesus, what is the primary "portrait" you tend to see? (Savior, Friend, Shepherd, Teacher, etc.) Are there aspects of Jesus that you've unintentionally minimized or avoided? Why?

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2. Reread Ezekiel 34:1-6 and Ezekiel 34:11-16. Describe the difference between the way the religious leaders shepherd the flock and how God shepherds His flock.

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3. How do you hold together the tension that Jesus is the only gate, yet all are invited in? 

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4. What would change in your life if you believed you were deeply known and cared for by the Good Shepherd?

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5. Can you remember a moment when it felt like the tree "split open" in your own life? Are there areas of your life that still feel sealed off and "enclosed in the tree" What would it look like for the Good Shepherd to break those open?

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Portraits of the Savior 

The Way

Pastor John Lane

March 8, 2026

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Portraits of the Savior: The Way

John 14:1-7

 

1.  What is your experience with art (paintings and sculptures)? Do you enjoy looking at it or don't understand why people enjoy it? 

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2.  Read John 14:1-7 - How have you heard the "rooms" or "mansions" promised explained in the past?  What does this promise mean to you? 

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3.  What does it mean that Jesus is "the way"?

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4.  With Jesus describing himself as "the way", he identifies with multiple metaphors from both the Old Testament and the New Testament that also use "the way".  What are some examples?

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5.  What are you facing next that you need help from Jesus navigating the way through? 

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