Jesus , The Shepherd

John 10:1-15

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage inthe Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  Whatdoes it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanksfor?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

Scripture. John 10:1-15.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

Jesus talks a lot about people being sheep and He being the shepherd.  In our world it is hard to imagine the world of the shepherd.  But a shepherd spent most of his time with the sheep.  Because sheep are so stupid, they need the shepherd around all the time to lead them and take care of them.

Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

 

Jesus is your shepherd.  He loves you more than you can ever imagine.  He is crazy about you.  He wants the very best for you and He wants to provide for every need you have.  “I am the good shepherd.” 

 

Contrast Jesus, the shepherd to the thief.  What is the role of the thief? (verse 10).

 

And what does Jesus say He will do?  He will lay down what?  For you and me?

 

Jesus then ends saying that the sheep know His voice and He knows them.  How well do you know Jesus’ voice?  The best way to get to know His voice is to spend time reading your Bible because that is how He speaks.

      S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P is there a promise for me to claim?

A  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C  Is there a command for me to obey?

E .  Is there an example for me to follow?

 

Really try to spend time with Jesus this week.  Talk to Him like you would a friend standing right next to you.

 

1. Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.