The Parable We Keep Getting Wrong
Why Jesus’ story of sheep and goats isn’t about heaven or hell, but about where to find God today.
There’s a famous parable Jesus told that still unsettles people today.
He describes a final scene of judgment where all humanity is gathered before God. The people are separated into two groups, like a shepherd separating sheep from goats.
This image made immediate sense in the world Jesus lived in. Shepherds often grazed…