In the Bible God speaks to people directly, and Jesus says his sheep “know his voice”. God called Samuel by name (1 Samuel 3:10), spoke to Elijah in a gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:11-12) and told three disciples to listen to Jesus (Matthew 17:5). Hebrews 1:1-2 says God spoke through the prophets “in various ways” and has now “spoken to us by his Son”. Jesus draws the picture of sheep and shepherd in John 10:3-4 and 10:27, and promises that…
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