JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD – JOHN 10 • Jesus compares his followers to sheep and says He is the Good Shepherd. • He also says He is the Son of God and “I and my Father are one.” (Matthew 27:43) “My Father”many times. I. THE MESSAGE BY JESUS (10:1–21) A. The metaphor (10:1–6): Jesus illustrates his mission on earth by describing two different ways to enter a sheepfold. 1. The wrong way, climbing over a wall (10:1) : This is the method of thieves and robbers. 2. The right way, entering through the gate (10:2–6): This is the method of a true shepherd. B. The meaning (10:7–18): He explains his illustration by giving the characteristics of three kinds of individuals. 1. Characteristics of the Good Shepherd (10:7, 9, 10b–11, 14–18): Here he describes himself. a. His relationship with the sheep (10:7, 9, 10b–11, 14–18) (1) He is the entrance to their salvation (10:7) . (2) He allows them to go in and out, and find green pasture (10:9) . (3) He gives them life in all its fullness (10:10b). (4) He lays down his own life for them (10:11) . (5) He knows his sheep and they know him (10:14) . b. His relationship with the Father (10:15–18) (1) He knows his Father, and the Father knows him (10:15–16). (2) He is loved by His Father (10:17) . (3) He is given power by the Father to lay down his life and take it up again (10:18) . 2. Characteristics of thieves and robbers (10:8, 10a): Their purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy! 3. Characteristics of a hired hand (10:12–13) a. He forsakes the sheep in time of danger (10:12) . b. He cares nothing for the sheep (10:13) . C. The mixed views (10:19–21): There is much confusion concerning Jesus after he speaks these words. 1. Some say he is insane (10:19, 20b). 2. Some say he is demon-possessed (10:20a). 3. Some question whether he would be able to heal if he were in fact demon-possessed (10:21) . II. THE MALICE AGAINST JESUS (10:22–39): The Jews now attempt to kill the Savior on two specific occasions because of his claims to be the Son of God. A. First attempt (10:22–31) 1. His words (10:25–30) a. He says they are not his sheep (10:25–26). b. He says his sheep listen to him (10:27) . c. He says his sheep will never perish and are eternally secure (10:28–29). d. He says he and the Father are one (10:30) . 2. Their wickedness (10:22–24, 31): They ask Jesus if he is the Messiah. When he says he is, they become angry and pick up stones to hurl at him. B. Second attempt (10:32–39) 1. His words (10:32–38) a. He says they refuse to believe in the Scriptures (10:32–36). b. He says they should believe in his miracles (10:37–38). 2. Their wickedness (10:39) : Again they unsuccessfully attempt to seize him. III. THE MEETING WITH JESUS (10:40–42): Jesus now leaves Jerusalem for awhile. A. The place (10:40) : He goes to where John once baptized. B. The people (10:41–42): Many meet with him there and are saved.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:29:09 +0000
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