I AM, Part 4: “The Good Shepherd”
February 27, 2022
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Message Review
Jesus said He is the Good Shepherd and that He knows His sheep and His sheep know Him. Sheep left on their own are destined to destroy themselves. Would you say you call Jesus your shepherd or are you living as a shepherd-less sheep?
Main Point | Once a sheep of the shepherd, always a sheep of the shepherd.
Scripture References | John 10:10-15, Psalm 23, Proverbs 14:12, Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 18:12-13
Challenge Question | Are you living as a shepherd-less sheep? Will you follow the good shepherd today?
Questions
What were your reactions to this week’s sermon? What jumped out at you? What have been your experiences with Jesus being the Good Shepherd?
Think about sheep; the actual animal. What are some of the characteristics of sheep that are also characteristics of us?
Read John 10:10-13. What is the main idea of this passage? What happens to sheep without the Shepherd?
Read John 10:14. How comforting is it that Jesus knows you so well? Is that ever disturbing to you? Why or why not?
Regarding John 10:14, would you say that Jesus really is your shepherd? If so, what should or does this look like in your everyday life? Where are you not allowing Jesus to shepherd you?
Read Matthew 18:12-13. Why would a sheep wander off? When have you wandered off? Are you living as a shepherd-less sheep today?
Next Step Challenge
This week, schedule undistracted 15 minutes and Read Psalm 23 three times, pausing between readings. The second time through, what word or phrase sticks out to you? The third time through, again, what word or phrase sticks out to you? Where do you feel God prompting you in regard to this Psalm?
Yearly Bible Plan
Monday: 1 Corinthians 10-12
Tuesday: 1 Corinthians 13-14
Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 15-16
Thursday: 2 Corinthians 1-5
Friday: 2 Corinthians 6-10
Saturday: 2 Corinthians 11-13
Sunday: Galatians 1-3
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