
I. Introduction: The Humble King in His own words
a. An incredible day in the life of Jesus - John 8:2 – 10:21
John 8:2-11 - Woman caught in adultery
John 8:12-59 - Continued teaching in the temple
John 9 - Healing the man born blind
-John 9:22 - they feared the Jews
-John 9:34 - And they cast him out.
II. A lineage of Bad Shepherds
a. Ezekiel 34:1-4
Characteristics of Bad Shepherds:
1. Clothe themselves
2. Do not feed the sheep
3. The weak are not strengthened
4. The sick are not healed
5. The injured are not bound up
6. The strays are not brought back
7. The lost are not sought
8. The sheep are ruled over with force and harshness
III. John 10 – Jesus concludes His teaching for the day
a. A Story about Shepherding and Sheep
John 10:1-6
John 10:7-9 - Jesus is the DOOR. – The shepherd’s job is to lead the sheep through the door.
1. In for safety and protection
2. Out for feeding
3. This is the proper role of a shepherd!
John 10:10
John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
1. The Good Shepherd becomes the slain Lamb
2. Ezekiel 34:15-16
3. Isaiah 40:11
4. John 1:29
IV. 2 Conclusion points
a. Jesus loves and cares for you, He is the Good Shepherd that lays down His life for you – Believe in Him
John 9:35-38
b. A shepherd’s job is to lead people to Christ for salvation, and through Him to feed them.
Jeremiah 3:15
John 21:15-17