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I Am the good
shepherd
John 10: 11 - 18
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§ The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep
§ The hired worker is not the shepherd and does not own the
sheep
§ When the wolf comes, the hired worker runs to save
himself and abandons the sheep. The hired worker cares
nothing for the sheep…
§ Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep
and My sheep know Me – and I know the Father – and I
lay down My life for the sheep…
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§ I have other sheep that are not in this pen. I must bring
them in (Jesus spoke about the Gentiles…you and me, too)
§ These other sheep will listen to My (Jesus’) voice and there
shall be one flock and one shepherd. (Eph 2)
§ This reason My Father loves me: I lay down My life (the
cross) – only to take it up again (resurrection).
§ No one can take My life from Me – I give it willingly
§ I have the authority to lay it down and take it up again.
§ This is the command I received from My Father.
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The Good Shepherd
§ Sacrifices His life
for the sheep
§ He knows each
sheep
§ The sheep know
the Shepherd
The Unfaithful Shepherd
§ Ezekiel 34: 1 – 10
§ They take care of themselves
§ Sheep starve, weak, sick, hurt
without bandage, stray and
the shepherd does not go to
look for them to bring them
back.
§ I will take My sheep from them
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The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
§ David declared, “…my
shepherd” (personal)
§ Song of Solomon 2, “I am my
beloved’s and He is mine.” (a
mutual ownership)
§ John 10 identifies Jesus as our
Shepherd.
§ I Peter 5:7, ”Cast your cares
on Him (Jesus) because He
cares for you.”
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He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me besides
quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right
paths for His name sake.
§ Content and securely resting
§ Quiet waters – did you know
sheep can drown in only 2” of
water?
§ My soul is made new
§ Right paths – conforming to His
moral values/will
§ Gives us the honor of His name
(story of oldest son)
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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.
Ø The darkest valley – you tell
me…
Ø I will fear no evil/harm …
Ø Your rod = instrument of authority
and justice
Ø Your staff = guidance, support
and discipline
Ø Comforts and reassures me – I
am alright!
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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my
enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
He identifies your
position in His
Kingdom - one who
eats at His table
Gnats get in their eyes,
ears, & noses, these little
bugs could actually kill
them – the oil protects &
heals.
The Spirit of the Living
God continues to pour
into our lives –
overflowing grace
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Surely Your goodness and mercy will follow me all the
days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.”
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Jesus said,
“I am the Good Shepherd”
Do you know His heart?
He knows you!