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.
Showing posts with label Good Shepherd. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Shepherd. Show all posts
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Good Shepherd
Wednesday, January 6, 2015
John 10:7-15 KJV
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is the door of the sheep? (v.7)
2) Who are thieves and robbers and how did the sheep respond to them? (v.8)
3) What happens to those who enter the door for the sheep? (v.9)
4) Whar are the differences between the thief (hireling) and the Good Shepherd? (v.10-14)
5) What does the Good Shepherd do for the sheep? (v.15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been led by a pastor that did not have the Good Shepherd's heart for the members of your local church? If so, briefly describe what that pastor did to demonstate care for the "flock"?
LIFE LESSONS
7) Servants of God that are called by the Good Shepherd to pastor His flock will exhibit the same care and concern for parishioners as the Lord Himself does.
John 10:7-15 KJV
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is the door of the sheep? (v.7)
2) Who are thieves and robbers and how did the sheep respond to them? (v.8)
3) What happens to those who enter the door for the sheep? (v.9)
4) Whar are the differences between the thief (hireling) and the Good Shepherd? (v.10-14)
5) What does the Good Shepherd do for the sheep? (v.15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been led by a pastor that did not have the Good Shepherd's heart for the members of your local church? If so, briefly describe what that pastor did to demonstate care for the "flock"?
LIFE LESSONS
7) Servants of God that are called by the Good Shepherd to pastor His flock will exhibit the same care and concern for parishioners as the Lord Himself does.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The Perfect Shepherd
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
John 10:1-6 KJV
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is a thief and a robber, according to the Apostle John? (v.1)
2) Who is the Shepherd of the sheep? (v.2)
3) Who hears the Shepherd's voice and what does He do for them? (v.3-4)
4) Who do the sheep refuse to follow? Why? (v.5)
5) Of those who heard the parable, how many understood what He was saying? (v.6)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you able to dinstinguish between the voice of the Lord and the voice of another? If so, briefly describe how you do that.
LIFE LESSONS
7) The Lord will never tell His sheep to do anything that conflicts with His written word.
John 10:1-6 KJV
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is a thief and a robber, according to the Apostle John? (v.1)
2) Who is the Shepherd of the sheep? (v.2)
3) Who hears the Shepherd's voice and what does He do for them? (v.3-4)
4) Who do the sheep refuse to follow? Why? (v.5)
5) Of those who heard the parable, how many understood what He was saying? (v.6)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you able to dinstinguish between the voice of the Lord and the voice of another? If so, briefly describe how you do that.
LIFE LESSONS
7) The Lord will never tell His sheep to do anything that conflicts with His written word.
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