The Good Shepherd

I. Introduction vv. 1-6

The true Shepherd vs Impostor

He enters by the door vv. 1-3

He has a recognizable voice v. 3

He knows the sheep. v. 3

He protects the sheep v. 4

He leads the sheep vv. 3-5

II. The Position of Jesus vv.7-14

The Door vv. 7, 9

The Good Shepherd vv. 11, 14

II. The Provision of Jesus v. 10

Life v. 10

Here on earth

Exalting Jesus in John Jesus Guards His Sheep (John 10:7–10)

If you think Christianity is primarily about obeying rules, you’re wrong. Christianity is about joy.

Eternal

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He means that, as by passing through a door we enter into a house, so by passing through Christ Jesus, by faith, we enter into eternal life, and enter into the true Church, and ultimately shall enter into heaven.

III. The Protection of Jesus vv. 11-18

Guard (The door)

Sacrifice (Lay down His Life)

V. Conclusion vv. 19-20

Psalm 23 NASB95

A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I 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 have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Do you know you are in His fold?

Do you know His voice?

Do you listen to His voice? (Follow Him?)

John 10:27–28 NASB95

27 “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.