
August 6, 2023
Darryl Mosley, Senior Pastor
Series: “What’s in a Name?” - Part 10 of 10
Message: “Jehovah-Rohi: Shepherd”
Main text: John 10:1-13
Big idea: Jesus shepherds us to a place where there really is a deeper sense of
fulfillment and satisfaction in everyday life.
Understanding rohi
*noun and a verb (Genesis 37:2, 47:3)
shepherd OR pasture
to shepherd OR to pasture
*represents the relationship between a leader and a group of people
2 Samuel 5:2
*describes the feeding of people on something unhealthy such as folly
Proverbs 15:14
*describes friendship and companionship Exodus 33:11
*references to God (Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 40:10-11)
*Jehovah-Rohi…the Lord is my shepherd (Genesis 48:15; Zachariah 13:7;
Psalm 23)
Characters in this passage
Shepherd/gate = Jesus
Thief/robber/hired hand = Pharisees, false messiahs
Sheep = Similarities between us and sheep
1. We are
2. We are easily
What the Shepherd does for the sheep
1. The Shepherd
2. The Shepherd
3 things happen when you enter in through Jesus
A. “You are saved” =
B. “You will come in and go out” =
C. “You will find pasture” =
3. The Shepherd
His love is clear (vs.11-13).
How to enjoy greener pastures as Jesus leads you
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MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:
Memorize John 10:10.
Identify ways you are like sheep.
What stands out to you about what a shepherd does for the sheep?
What do you need to do to enjoy greener pastures as Jesus leads you?
Give your life to Jesus today!
Read Revelation 1 in preparation for next week’s message.