John 10:1-21
Jesus – Our Good Shepherd
February 7, 2010
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
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I. The normal interaction between the shepherd and his sheep – vv. 1-6.
A. He enters by the door – vv. 2-3a.
B. The sheep recognize the shepherd’s voice and follow him alone – 3b, 4-5.
C. The shepherd knows his sheep by name and leads them out – 3c.
II. As the only door to heaven, Jesus offers salvation and abundant life to all – vv. 7-10.
A. The false prophets before Him came to destroy and the sheep did not listen to them – v. 8 (see Isaiah 56:9-12; Jeremiah 23:1-4; 25:32-38; Ezekiel 34; Zechariah 11).
B. Those who enter through Him will be saved, find growth and have abundant life – vv. 9-10.
III. As the good Shepherd, Jesus willingly lays down His life for His sheep, to be raised again – vv. 11-21.
A. He dies for the sheep – vv. 11-13.
B. He knows His sheep – vv. 14-15.
i. Just as the Father knows Him – v. 15.
C. He gathers His sheep – v. 16.
D. The Father’s love is tied to His death & resurrection – vv. 17-18.
IV. Not all can swallow this – vv. 19-21.
