Christ the Good Shepherd

Stan Crowley
06/20/18 - Deity and Godhead

There are many people interested in sheep.

• The thieves and robbers are interested in sheep (John 10:1, 8).
• The hireling is interested in sheep (John 10:12-13).
  • The hireling (hired hand) cares about himself.
  • The hireling does not care about the sheep.
• The shepherd is interested in the sheep.
  • The good shepherd leads the sheep (John 10:4).
  • The good shepherd gives life to the sheep (John 10:9-10).
  • The good shepherd gives up his life for the sheep (John 10:11).
• In the story, you and I are the sheep.
• We can choose to follow the thieves and robbers, the hireling, or the good shepherd.

How do we know whom we are following?

• If you are one of His sheep, you know His voice (John 10:4).
• If you are one of His sheep, you come when He calls (John 10:3).
• If you are one of His sheep, you follow Him (John 10:4).

Whom are you following today?

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