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36: The Door – A Metaphor of Access, Salvation, and Divine Security
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:9 1. Introduction In John 10:9, Jesus states: “I am the door. If anyone enters through…
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37: The Vine and the Branches – A Metaphor of Union, Fruitfulness, and Spiritual Dependence
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 15:1–5 1. Introduction In John 15:1–5, Jesus presents Himself as “the true vine” and His disciples…
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38: The Good Shepherd – A Metaphor of Divine Care, Sacrifice, and Covenant Protection
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:11–18 1. Introduction In John 10:11, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd…
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39: The Light of the World – A Metaphor of Divine Revelation, Guidance, and Salvation
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 8:12 1. Introduction Jesus declares in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world. Whoever…
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40: The Salt of the Earth – A Metaphor of Preservation, Value, and Witness
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 5:13 1. Introduction In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You are…
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41: The Sheep – A Metaphor of Dependence, Vulnerability, and Discipleship
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus John 10:27; Matthew 10:16; Luke 15:4–7 1. Introduction Throughout the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly refers to His followers…
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42: The Lost Sheep – A Metaphor of Divine Pursuit, Redemption, and Joy
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Luke 15:4–7 1. Introduction In Luke 15:4–7, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep: “Suppose one…
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43: Sheep Among Wolves – A Metaphor of Vulnerable Mission and Spirit-Led Discernment
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 10:16 1. Introduction In Matthew 10:16, Jesus warns His disciples, “Behold, I am sending you out…
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44: The Pearl of Great Price – A Metaphor of Incomparable Value and Sacrificial Devotion
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:45–46 1. Introduction In one of His shortest parables, Jesus says: “Again, the kingdom of heaven…
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45: The Mustard Seed – A Metaphor of Humble Beginnings and Expansive Kingdom Growth
📘 All Metaphors and Symbolic Sayings of Jesus Matthew 13:31–32 1. Introduction Jesus proclaimed, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a…
