I Am - The Door

READ TOGETHER:

John 10:1-10

DISCUSS:

• What does it mean that Jesus is the door (v. 9)? What impact does that truth hold for your life personally?
• Jesus speaks of a thief and robber who tries to break into the sheep pen. Who was Jesus referring to? How does Jesus protect us from our spiritual enemy, Satan?
• Jesus says, “His sheep know His voice.” Who or what has the loudest “voice” in your life (i.e. Holy Spirit, news, culture, entertainment, politics, etc.)? What could help you better listen and obey the voice of Jesus?
• What does it mean that Jesus calls His sheep by name? Why is it important that Jesus knows us personally?
• What does Jesus mean that, “If anyone enters by me, he will be saved?” Will the door of salvation be opened forever? Why or why not?
• Describe what you think Jesus means by abundant life? How do you experience abundant life through Jesus Christ?
• Jesus says He is the door to the sheep pen and the only way to God the Father. How would you respond to someone who says that teaching is too "narrow" or "exclusive"? 

PRAY:

Pray that you would have the faith to walk through the doors the Lord has opened for you, and the wisdom to avoid the ones He has closed.

PRACTICE (on your own): 
Every day we have doors of opportunity set before us. This week choose one of the “doors” below to walk through in faith.

• Door of Service: Serve someone in need. Signup for the upcoming ServeWeek (July 10-15).
• Door of Prayer: Lift up those in need through intercession.
• Door of Encouragement: Reach out to someone who is lonely or hurting.
• Door of Forgiveness: Seek restoration for broken relationships.
• Door of Faith: Be willing to go wherever the Lord is leading.
• Door of Sharing: Share the gospel with someone who doesn’t know Christ.

DIVE DEEPER (on your own)

• Read Proverbs 8:34; Matthew 7:7, 13-14; Colossians 4:3; Revelation 3:8, 20
• This week, think about how you can experience the abundant life on a deeper level through Christ, the Door.

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