The Good Shepherd John 10:10-21

Intro- Briefly Story of President Garfield and Crony System

I. V10 Christ Purpose for Coming

1. Thief’s intentions may be honest but untrue

a. Like 9:30-36 The Transfiguration, Peters unwise statement

b. Acts 26:9 Paul thought to do much against the church…

II. V11 I AM the GOOD SHEPHERD

1. Good = Beautiful Noble

2. When God gave Israel a King He first gave them what they ask for

3. Then He gave them a Good Shepherd

4. He Promised a better Shepherd Jer 23:5-6

III. V12-13 The Hireling Doesn’t Care

1. Story of tour guide and Hired shepherd

2. Owner of house Verses Renter

3. Zech 11:17 Worthless shepherds

4. Jn 9: Those who cast out Blind man for being healed

IV. V14-15 Sheep Know Their Shepherd

1. Grandaddy’s Cows

2. Jesus is the only Shepherd who knows both the Father and the flock

3. David kept his fathers sheep 1Sam 16; David youngest kept sheep

V. V16 The Herd Increases

1. Israel was to be a light to the nations Isa 42:6, 49:6, 56:8

2. Jesus taught Samaritans Jn 4:40

3. Abrahamic Descendancy Jn 8:39

4. Praised Faith of a Roman Centurion Mat 8:5-13

5. Good Samaritan Luke 10:37

6. Great Commission Mat 28:19

7. If I am Lifted up All drawn to me John 12:32

VI. V17-18 Total devotion to Fathers Will

1. John 3:34-35 Jon Exalts Christ

2. John 17:4 I have Finished

3. John 19:30 It Is Finished

Concl V19-21 Christ causes Division

Truth always affects people differently. Some it unites some it divides…