Who Is Jesus?: Part 6 The Good Shepherd

Who is Jesus?

Part 6 – The Good Shepherd

John 10:11-16

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. John 10:11-16

1) The Good Shepherd for His sheep!

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11

13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

19 …You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20

• Jesus died . 29 …“Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29
• Jesus died . 16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. John 19:16.
• Jesus died . 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.” John 3:14-15
• Jesus died . 15 …I lay down my life for the sheep… 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. John 10:15b;18
• Jesus died . 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. John 10:17

2) The Good Shepherd His sheep!

12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— John 10:12-14

How can we deepen that relationship with Him, better follow Him, better obey Him?… By getting to and giving Him a chance to really know us and our heart’s desire!

Digging into , Him and fervently are all excellent ways to better know our Good Shepherd and help Him to better know us!

12 …’Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ Matthew 25:12. The Good Shepherd knows His sheep and they know Him.

1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:1-3

3) The Good Shepherd for His Sheep.

• Sheep tend to , and so do we. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; Isaiah 53:6.
• Sheep are without a shepherd, and we are without Christ. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36
• Sheep their shepherd in the same way we can faithfully Christ! 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. John 10:4
• Sheep walk closely together in a , and so do Christ followers. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. John 10:16
• Sheep must be cared for and , and so do God’s people. 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” John 21:16
• Sheep aren’t work animals, so they aren’t designed to carry , and neither are God’s children. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

• Sheep are to dangers and threats, and so are faithful Christ-followers. 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16.

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2  He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters, 3  he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23