Keltys Worship Service, January 19, 2024

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Behold and Believe

Text: John 10:11-21

Title: Our Good Shepherd

Big Idea: The Shepherd’s goodness is seen in His sacrifice for the sheep.

1. The __________ of the Shepherd

2. The ________ of the Shepherd’s work

3. The _______ of the sheep

4. The ___________ for the success of the Shepherd’s sacrifice

5. The __________ of the Shepherd

6. The resulting __________

Discussion Questions:

1. What’s the relationship between our passage and the previous verses in John 10? How does our passage build on those previous verses?

2. Jesus refers to Himself as the “Good Shepherd” in John 10:11-21.  Where is His goodness seen in our passage?

3. How does the Good Shepherd compare to the hired hands?  Who might this refer to?

4. Why does Jesus highlight His relationship with the Father throughout our passage?

5. Who are the “other” sheep mentioned in vs. 16?  Where else do we see God’s heart for these “other” sheep emphasized in the Bible?

6. According to Jesus, what should mark His sheep?

7. How would Jesus later prove that His sacrifice worked?

8. Four times Jesus mentions laying down His life in our passage.  How does knowing that Jesus laid down His life for His sheep affect the way you view Him?

Application Questions:

1. How are you currently practicing unity with the church?  How can you grow here?  Why is unity in the church so important?

2. How are you laying your life down for other believers?  How can you grow here?

3. Jesus’ example of obedience to the Father is seen in vs. 18.  How are you following His example in your own life?  How can you grow here?

4. How can you prepare yourself for opposition from the world related to your commitment to Christ and His word?

5. How might you use this passage to share the gospel with an unbeliever?

6. How might you pray in response to today’s passage?