The document discusses Jesus as the good shepherd who cares deeply for his followers. It contrasts Jesus with hired hands who will abandon the sheep when danger arrives. Jesus is willing to sacrifice his life to protect the flock from harm. The document also examines how sheep naturally wander and lack wisdom, highlighting their need for a shepherd's guidance and protection. Psalm 23 is presented as reassuring believers that God provides everything they need as their faithful shepherd.

1. T H E V O W O F G O D
To Be Our Good Shepherd
Psalm 23

2. 1 The Lord is my shepherd.
Psalm 23

3. Who Really Needs a
Shepherd?

4. Mark 6:34 When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for
them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

5. Q: What are sheep like?
NOT SMART
untrainable
WANDERLUST
prone to stray
FEAR-BASED
easily spooked
FOLLOWERS
trust shepherds

6. If the Fleece Fits…
Often take
Shepherd for
granted.
Usually last
ones to know
we’re lost.

7. Difference Between Good Shepherds & Hired Hands
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life
for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is
not the shepherd and does not own
the sheep. So when he sees the wolf
coming, he abandons the sheep and
runs away. Then the wolf attacks the
flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs
away because he is a hired hand
and cares nothing for the sheep.
Cares so much for
his sheep that he’s
willing to die to
protect them. Will
never abandon them
in the face of danger.

8. Difference Between Good Shepherds & Hired Hands
John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life
for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is
not the shepherd and does not own
the sheep. So when he sees the wolf
coming, he abandons the sheep and
runs away. Then the wolf attacks the
flock and scatters it. 13 The man runs
away because he is a hired hand
and cares nothing for the sheep.

9. 1 The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me
everything I need.
2 He lets me lie down in fields of green grass.
He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He gives me new strength.
Psalm 23

10. The Lord has promised to give us
•Everything we need (want)
•Rest and Recovery (safe)
•New Strength
Psalm 23

11. “The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.”
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”