1. Theme 2013: Acts 2:42

2. John 10:11 “I am the GOOD shepherd. The GOOD shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” “I am the GOOD shepherd. The GOOD shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” – Morally, Spiritually (Heb 10) – Willingly (John 10:17-18; Psa 22:19-24)

3. (Heb 1:3; 10:12; John 10:18, 27-28) No other shepherd could give the same care for His sheep before & after His death.

4. Hebrews 13:20-21 “Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever & ever. Amen.” “Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever & ever. Amen.”

5. 1 Peter 5:4 “And when the CHIEF Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away,…” “And when the CHIEF Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away,…” – Shepherd of shepherds (1 Pet 5:1-3) – Equal reward (Jas 1:12; Rev 2:10; 1 John 2:25)

6. SHEEP GO ASTRAY GOD HAS PROVIDED A SHEPHERD! “For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd & Overseer of your souls” ( 1 Pet 2:25 ).

7. The Shepherd’s Voice Belief what Scripture says of Me Belief what Scripture says of Me John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10 Change your mind about Me Change your mind about Me Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confession your faith in Me Confession your faith in Me Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be baptized into My body – sins forgiven Be baptized into My body – sins forgiven Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Obey Me throughout your life Obey Me throughout your life Heb 5:8-9; 1Pet 1:14; Rev 2:10