“I am the good Shepherd.”

1. 1) What do you think about the opinion that you can go to heaven as long as you are a good person?

    2) What do you think about the opinion that you can go to heaven as long as you practice any religion sincerely?

2. What does the sheepfold mean spiritually? (Psalm 23:6, John 14:2)

3. What does it mean when Jesus said, “I am the gate of the sheepfold”? (John 14:6)

4. How could Jesus say that He is the only the gate? (John 14:6)

1)                    2)                 3) Psalms 23:3             4) 1 John 1:7 

5. What is the meaning of “an abundant life”? (v. 10, Luke 12:15, 1 Corinthians 13:13)

6. How does Jesus introduce Himself as the good shepherd?

1) v.11            2) v.14          3) v.16          4) v.17          5) v.18

7. How could Jesus say that He is the only the good Shepherd? (Mark 10:18)

1) v. 11                  2) v. 15               3) John 10:28-29

8. What are the differences between the good shepherd and a hired hand in the following aspects?

1) Loving object     2) Giving or receiving     3) Willing or obligation      

9. In what occasion will the difference reveal?

10. 1) How far does the good shepherd love his own sheep?

      2) How far does hired hand protect himself?

11. Jesus was crucified to death on the cross. Why did Jesus say that no one takes his life from him?

12. What does it mean that Jesus has authority to lay down his life? (v.17, John 19:30-33)

13. What does it mean that Jesus has authority to take his life back? (v. 18)

14. What is the reason that the Heavenly Father loves Jesus? (v.17)

Life Application:

1. Which gate are you trying to get through into the kingdom of God ? (Matthew 7:13-14)
2. Which shepherd are you following?
3. How do you recognize His voice?
4. Are you a giving person or a receiving person?

Prayer:

Dear heavenly Father! Thank you for the Holy Spirit who revealed to me that the only gate leading into eternal life and salvation is through Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus, You are my true shepherd who provides me all my needs everyday, guides me, and protects me for eternity. Thank you Jesus! You laid down your life on the cross to save me. Thank you Jesus for Your resurrection so that You have become my eternal hope. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!