I Am the Good Shepherd

As John wrote in v. 6 of this passage, "This figure of speech Jesus spoke to them, but they did not understand the things which He had been saying to them." Well, I DO understand (mainly) what Jesus is saying… though, there are a few bumps in the road… So, let's look more closely at this topic of spiritual teaching, leadership or "spiritual authority – it's use and misuse". Let's look at:
1) The Bad Background
2) The Shepherd We Need
3) Engaging the Good Shepherd