Hired hands may abandon the flock when danger comes. But the Good Shepherd defends His sheep to the death. Today, R.C. Sproul looks to Jesus as the One who laid down His life for His flock, the church.

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Meet Today's Teacher:

R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

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The entrance into a sheepfold, the place of safety and protection for weary sheep, was "the door of the sheep." Today, R.C. Sproul considers why Jesus applied this image to Himself.

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Meet Today's Teacher:

R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus said that no man knows when He will return—including Himself. But since Jesus is God incarnate, how could He not know? Today, R.C. Sproul helps us answer this puzzling question.

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Join us next spring for Ligonier's 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God. Save 45% when you register by April 25: https://www.ligonier.org/2027

Meet Today's Teacher:

R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.

Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts