Jesus is The Good Shepherd | John 10:11-16 | Nathan Hughes

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd
Main Text: John 10:11-16, 19-21

Key Points:

Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

He lays down His life for the sheep, unlike a hired hand who abandons them (John 10:11-12).

He knows His sheep personally, and they know His voice (John 10:14).

His role was foretold in Ezekiel 34—God Himself promised to shepherd His people.

Recognizing the Shepherd’s Voice

To hear and follow Jesus, we must spend time in God’s Word.

Distractions keep us from hearing God clearly.

Without His voice, we are vulnerable to pitfalls:

Wandering → Isolation and lost direction.

Going in circles → Repeating the same struggles.

Falling in ditches → Getting trapped in sin.

Chasing greener pastures → Seeking fulfillment in the wrong places.

We Are Called to Follow and Shepherd

Submission to Authority → We are to follow Jesus first and trust godly leaders.

Being an Undershepherd → Parents, mentors, and believers care for others spiritually.

Staying with the Flock → Isolation breeds deception; community brings clarity.

Watching for Wolves → False teachers deceive and divide (Matthew 7:15).

Final Challenge

Are you tired of wandering? Being deceived? Falling into the same traps?

Let Jesus lead you—His rod and staff will comfort, protect, and guide you.