Jesus, Our ShepherdForetold in Old Testament

a. Shepherd for Judah Isaiah 40:9-11 b. Shepherd for Israel Jeremiah 31:10 c. Shepherd like David Ezekiel 34:11-14,23

Revealed in New Testament

a. Good Shepherd John 10:7-16 b. Chief Shepherd I Peter 5:1-4 c. Great Shepherd Hebrews 13:20

Imaginary Reveals to Us

a. Love of the Shepherd b. Blessings of the Sheep c. Duties of the Sheep

Love of the Shepherd

Jesus Gave His Life for the Sheep

a. Planned Before Foundation of World 1. Hebrews 9:26 2. I Peter 1:20 3. Revelation 13:8

Jesus Cares for His Sheep

a. John 10:1-18; 27-29 b. Psalm 23

Blessings of the Sheep

Some Blessings Enjoyed by the Sheep

a. Jesus Guides Us John 10:3,4

b. Jesus Feeds Us John 10:9

c. Jesus Protects Us John 10:28,29

d. Jesus Provides Salvation John 10:9,10,28

Duties of the Sheep

Our Duties to the Shepherd

a. Hear His Voice John 10:3,4,27

b. Follow Him John 10:4,27

c. Stay Together John 10:16

d. Know Him John 10:14

How To Become A Sheep

Hear Romans 10:17

Believe Mark 16:16

Repent Luke 13:3,5

Confess Matthew 10:32

Baptized Acts 2:38

Live Faithfully Revelation 2:10

Will You Follow The Shepherd?

By Bob Gard – Hollister, Missouri church of Christ www.hollisterchurchofchrist.org Adapted lesson from Mark A. Copeland www.executableoutlines.com October, 16, 2005 am