1. I Am the Good shep herd

2. Protector and guide in life The Good shephe rd John 10:11-18

3. In the presence of the self- centered religious leaders of his day, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd.” He contrasts himself from them by referring to them as “hired hands.”

4. Indeed, they were concerned only for their own safety and satisfaction. Jesus is the opposite because he owns and loves his sheep.

5. JESUS, the sacrificial shepherd (vv. 11-13)

6. Jesus protects his sheep. Jesus protects his sheep. 1.Jesus, the sacrificial shepherd (vv. 11-13). Unlike the hired hand, the Shepherd never abandons his sheep. Unlike the hired hand, the Shepherd never abandons his sheep.

7. Jesus protects his sheep. Jesus protects his sheep. 1.Jesus, the sacrificial shepherd (vv. 11-13). “Christian leaders behave as hired hands when we put our own needs ahead of those we serve (cf. 1 Pet. 5:2-3).” “Christian leaders behave as hired hands when we put our own needs ahead of those we serve (cf. 1 Pet. 5:2-3).” (Thomas Constable)

8. Jesus provides for his sheep. Jesus provides for his sheep. 1.Jesus, the sacrificial shepherd (vv. 11-13). “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” (Psalm 23)

9. Jesus lays down his life for his sheep. Jesus lays down his life for his sheep. 1.Jesus, the sacrificial shepherd (vv. 11-13). Voluntary self-sacrifice, not as a martyr killed by men Voluntary self-sacrifice, not as a martyr killed by men O. T.: sheep died for the shepherd. Jesus: Good Shepherd dies for his sheep. O. T.: sheep died for the shepherd. Jesus: Good Shepherd dies for his sheep.

10. JESUS, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16)

11. Jesus knows our individual names. Jesus knows our individual names. 2.Jesus, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16). “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” (v. 3b) “He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” (v. 3b)

12. Jesus knows our individual names. Jesus knows our individual names. 2.Jesus, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16). Jesus knew Simon and gave him a new name (John 1:42). Jesus knew Simon and gave him a new name (John 1:42). Jesus called Zaccheus by name (Luke 19:5). Jesus called Zaccheus by name (Luke 19:5).

13. Jesus knows our unique natures. Jesus knows our unique natures. 2.Jesus, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16). We all have distinct traits and personality, strengths and weaknesses. Our Lord knows all of them and treats us accordingly. We all have distinct traits and personality, strengths and weaknesses. Our Lord knows all of them and treats us accordingly.

14. Jesus knows our unique natures. Jesus knows our unique natures. 2.Jesus, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16). Because He knows my quirks, there is assurance. Because He knows my quirks, there is assurance. Because He accepts my peculiarities, there is no pressure. Because He accepts my peculiarities, there is no pressure.

15. Jesus knows our every need. Jesus knows our every need. 2.Jesus, the intimate shepherd (vv. 14-16). He knows all our needs and he knows the best way to meet those needs. He knows all our needs and he knows the best way to meet those needs. Our greatest need is to love and to be loved. Our greatest need is to love and to be loved.

16. JESUS, the supreme shepherd (vv. 17-18)

17. Jesus has authority over life and death. Jesus has authority over life and death. 3.Jesus, the supreme shepherd (vv. 17-18). Jesus offered himself in obedience to the Father’s will. Jesus offered himself in obedience to the Father’s will.

18. Jesus has power over life and death. Jesus has power over life and death. 3.Jesus, the supreme shepherd (vv. 17-18). Some may be able to offer their lives sacrificially. But only Jesus has the power to rise again from the dead. Some may be able to offer their lives sacrificially. But only Jesus has the power to rise again from the dead.

19. Jesus has proven he is God. Jesus has proven he is God. 3.Jesus, the supreme shepherd (vv. 17-18). “(Jesus) was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead.” “(Jesus) was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:4)