John 10:1-21

* The Shepherd and His Flock

- Give the 2 "I AM" statement that Jesus made in today's reading. Write the complete statement including the verse.

1.v 7 So Jesus said again, "I assure you: I am the door of the sheep. v8 All who came before Me[a] are thieves and robbers, but the sheep didn't listen to them. v9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. ---- v 11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

- List down what the Shepherd does for His flock based on what Jesus said in today's reading.

2.According to Jesus, " I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 But I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice."

- Why do sheep follow the shepherd, according to Jesus?

3.because The sheep only follow the voice of the Shepherd. They know their Shepherd very well.

- Give one reason why the Father loves Jesus?

4.  According to Jesus, " 17 This is why the Father loves Me, because I am laying down My life so I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down on My own. I have the right to lay it down, and I have the right to take it up again. I have received this command from My Father."

- What does the thief's main purpose for our lives in contrast with Jesus?

5. The thief is like a wolf. The wolf then snatches and scatters them. 13 This happens because he is a hired man and doesn't care about the sheep.

- Why do you think it is important for us to understand that Jesus lay down His life on His own accord? [10:18]

6. Because He received a command from God the Father.

What verse made an impact to you today?

7. For me, it is verse 12 and 13 that makes an impact to our lives today.  It is very applicable to our work place and working attitude.