I Am the Good Shepherd Questions
Jn 10:11-17, Ps 23, Lk 15:3-7

    Jn 10:11-17
  1. How do the sheep respond to the shepherd?
  2. What was the turning point for you in terms of "hearing" God’s voice? How do you discern His voice from all others that vie for your attention?

    Ps 23

  3. What does it mean to "not be in want"? (v 1)
  4. What does "restores my soul" mean? (v 2)
  5. How does He provide comfort? (v 4)

    Lk 15:3-7   Parable of the Lost Sheep

  6. How does this parable make you feel about your "value" to God?

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  7. What are some characteristics of a good shepherd? The article lists: feeder & nourisher, provider, peace, restorer, righteousness, companion, victor, sanctifier, and most high.

  8. Which of these characteristics is most meaningful to you?

  9. In contrast how does Jesus describe a bad shepherd? (Ezek 34:1-16)

  10. By comparing Himself to a good shepherd what is Jesus trying to tell us about Himself?

  11. What human need is Jesus addressing by this statement?

  12. How does it make you feel to think of God caring for you as a Good Shepherd?