The Eternal Shepherd

Thursday, January 7, 2016
John 10:22-30 KJV

22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand. 30 I and [my] Father are one.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What did the Jews ask Jesus after alluding to Himself as the Good Shepherd and the Door? (v.22-24)
2) What was Jesus' response? (v.25-26)
3) What did Jesus say about His sheep? (v.27-28)
4) What did the Lord have to say about the Father? (v.29)
5) What did the Lord say about His relationship with the Father? (v.30)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ? 
7) If so, what assurances do you glean from today's reading?

LIFE LESSONS
8) A true follower of the Lord Jesus hears His voice.