The Good Shepherd Knows His Own
John 10:1-21 & Psalm 23
Behind Jesus’ declaration, “I am the good shepherd.” is the richness of David’s Psalm 23. Last week we considered the good shepherd laying down his life for the sheep. This week we will explore how the good shepherd knows his own and his own know him.
The Good Shepherd Has Sovereign Knowledge (John 10)
Is known by and knows the Father
Knows us intimately
Because He knows us, we can know Him
We love because He first loved us. ! John 4:19
We are the other sheep who listen to His voice
The Good Shepherd Cares for Hurting Sheep (Psalm 23)
Comforts us as we walk through the painful valleys of life
Provides peace when someone is out to get us
Gives us special anointing for an abundance of life
Goodness and mercy → hope
