The Bailey Archive

To Know Him Part 3 – Our Shepherd (Audrey Bailey)

Oct 1, 2025
Audrey Bailey, a seasoned Christian speaker and teacher, shares an uplifting message on Jesus as Jehovah Rohi, the Good Shepherd. She delves into the significance of being like sheep, emphasizing trust and the necessity of guidance. Audrey discusses the contrasting roles of the good shepherd and the hireling, illustrating how Jesus cares for each follower personally. She highlights spiritual freedom through God's Word and the importance of forgiveness. Ultimately, she reassures listeners that trusting God leads to goodness and eternal connection.
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INSIGHT

Why God Calls Us Sheep

  • God calls his people sheep to show our total spiritual poverty and need of a shepherd.
  • That helplessness explains why we depend entirely on Christ for guidance and care.
ANECDOTE

Learning From New Zealand Sheep

  • Audrey recounts learning about sheep in New Zealand and seeing how they can become 'cast down' on their backs and die.
  • She uses this to illustrate how believers can be helpless without shepherdly care.
INSIGHT

Good Shepherd Versus Hireling

  • Jesus contrasts the good shepherd who lays down his life with the hireling who flees at danger.
  • Genuine shepherding cares for the sheep's safety, not merely earning wages.
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