Because Jesus is our shepherd and we hear His voice, we live with the certainty of His presence, regardless of the circumstances.
For Jesus to be our shepherd, for us to enjoy the benefits of His leading and restoration, we must be able to hear His voice.
Looking at some of the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon, and their impact.
Through His covenant with Abraham, God promised to bless him and makes him a blessing to the nations. We are to walk in the same covenant.