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

creatures.
2. We are easily .

What the Shepherd does for the sheep
1. The Shepherd

us with a clear voice (vs.2-3).
2. The Shepherd us in a clear direction (vs.4-5).

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 for us which shows us
His love is clear (vs.11-13).

How to enjoy greener pastures as Jesus leads you
1.

to the Shepherd.
2. the Shepherd.
3. the Shepherd.

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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.