The Good Shepherd

Introduction

John 10:14–15 ESV

14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Too often, the Christianity of Christ is not the same as the Christianity of Christians. (Christopher Watkin)

Matthew 9:36 ESV

36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Notes

Hebrews 13:20–21 NLT

20 Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— 21 may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

Save You (through the shed blood of Jesus Christ)

Equip You (all you need for doing his will)

Produce in You (every good thing that is pleasing to him)