Talking John - Episode 17: "Counting Sheep and Penguins"

Talking John

Episode 17 - Counting Sheep and Penguins

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Description: In this episode, we account for sheep and penguins. It turns out, they both need to hear the voice of the one who loves them. We do too.

Questions to consider if you are using this podcast for study:

1. Whose voice would you recognize in any time or place? Why is that voice meaningful or noticeable to you?
2. What was something new or interesting you learned about sheep in this episode? How will it inform your understanding of faith?
3. What is an experience you have had in nature that has taught you something about God and God’s love for us?
4. Shepherd is used to describe Jesus for the people of the first century, and it would have had real meaning for them. Shepherds were everywhere, and it is likely that people knew the difference between a good and a bad one. What would be a meaningful image for us today in place of shepherd?
5. Have you ever carried around metaphorical rocks to throw at someone in your life? How did that feel? Why did you feel like you needed them?
6. What is a biblical passage that has meaning for you (whether you could remember the chapter and verse or not)?