The Good Shepherd

John 10:11-14 – The Good Shepherd

Introduction

1) The confrontation between Jesus and Jewish leaders continue to take place.
2) During this time, Jesus identifies Himself as different things.
3) For this sermon, we will examine His claim to be The Good Shepherd.
4) How does The Good Shepherd take care of His flock?
(a) He warns the flock of dangers.
(b) He makes sure the flock has safety.
(c) He makes provisions for the flock’s health.

I. The Good Shepherd warns the flock of dangers

A. There are thieves that will steal The Good Shepherd’s flock (John 10:1, 5, 8, 10).
1. The Jewish leaders were a danger to steal away the flock of God (Matt. 23:15).
2. There are those who would steal away the flock of God even today (1 Tim. 6:3-5; Matt. 7:20).
B. There are hirelings that will abandon The Good Shepherd’s flock (John 10:11-12).
1. A hireling will appear to tend the flock.
2. He will gladly take the accolades/profit for doing such under calm circumstances.
3. However, when he needs to defend the flock, he reveals himself as cowardly/untrusting                                (Ezek.34:1-6).
4. This is the elder/preacher/Christian in general who will not preach/stand for the whole counsel of              God (Acts 20:27; Ezek. 33:1-7).
C. There are wolves that will devour The Good Shepherd’s flock (John 10:11-12).
1. Jesus told about the wolves of His day (Matt. 7:15).
2. Paul’s told about the wolves of His day (2 Cor. 11:13-15; Acts 20:29).

II. The Good Shepherd makes sure the flock has safety

A. Jesus also referred to Himself as “the door” (John 10:9).
B. It is Jesus that keeps the flock safe with Him (1 John 1:7; John 8:32).
C. It is Jesus that makes it impossible for the outside threats to take His flock (1 Cor.10:13;                                 John 10:27-29).

III. The Good Shepherd makes provision’s for the flock’s health

A. With another reference to John 10:9, it is there that we see that Jesus is the one that directs His                   flock to nourishing pasture.
B. Psalm 23 is a great corresponding passage.
C. Not only does Jesus provide for the flock’s health, but He gives the flock an abundance of health                  (John 10:10; 1 Pet. 3:10-11).
D. The Good Shepherd gives His health/life for the health/life of His flock (John 10:11, 15; Rom. 5:8;

1 Pet. 3:18; 1 John 3:16).

Conclusion

# Jesus is The Good Shepherd of His flock.
A. He warns the flock of dangers.
B. He makes sure the flock has safety.
C. He makes provisions for the flock’s health.