The document discusses Jesus as the Good Shepherd based on references in the Bible. It notes that prophets like David, Isaiah and Ezekiel referred to God as the shepherd. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus reveals His character as caring for His sheep, protecting them, and laying down His life for them by dying on the cross. The Good Shepherd provides salvation and eternal life for His sheep. The document encourages readers to come to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, by obeying His gospel.

2. The Tenderest of the I AM
Statements…
• Through the I AM statements Jesus
expresses to us some roles He fills for us.
–As the Bread of Life, He satisfies.
–As the Light of the world, He sanctifies.
–As the Door, He saves.
–As the Good Shepherd, He reveals who
He is. Jn. 10:11
• Let us study and get to know the Good
Shepherd. John 10:11-18

3. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus
Reveals His Character
• The prophets knew the Lord as this…
– David in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd”
– Isaiah wrote, “He shall feed His flock like a
shepherd” (40:11)
– Ezekiel penned, “I Myself will search for My
sheep…” (34:11-16).
• The “Good” Shepherd!
– “The Lord is good…” Nahum 1:7
– “Only One is good, that is, God” Matt.19:16-17
• This reveals Jesus’ deity.

4. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus
Reveals His Character
• Three New Testament titles of Christ, “The
Shepherd”:
– The Good Shepherd dying for His sheep. Jn.10:11
– The Great Shepherd risen for His sheep.
Hebrews 13:20; Jn. 10:17-18
– The Chief Shepherd coming for His sheep.
1 Peter 5:4
– We can know this Shepherd as our own!
John 10:14
• We can truly know Him if we keep His
commands. 1 John 2:3-4

5. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus
Reveals His Care
• He speaks to His sheep… John 10:3
• He calls His sheep by name…
• He leads His sheep…
• The Good Shepherd goes before His
sheep. John 10:4
• He protects His sheep… John 10:11-12
• He stays with His sheep. John 10:13
• He gives eternal life to His sheep.
John 10:27-29

6. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus
Reveals His Cross
• He lays down His life for the sheep. Jn.10:15
– He voluntarily suffers and dies for them. vv.17-18
• He provides salvation for all His sheep.
1 Jn. 4:10, 19
– Salvation is also for the “other sheep” (Gentiles).
John 10:16; Gal. 3:28
• Conquers death for His sheep… Jn. 10:17-18
– The cross was in the Father’s plan. Titus 1:1-3
• Securely holding His sheep…John 10:28-29

7. Do You Know the Good
Shepherd as Your Own?
• Do you wonder if He really loves you?
– Consider the cross… Hebrews 12:2-3
– Stop doubting His love… 1 Timothy 2:8
• Come to the Good Shepherd --Jesus by
obeying His gospel
truth today.
1 Peter 1:22