Sermon Tone Analysis

John 10:1-

Jesus says he is the only door to the sheepfold, does this statement make Christianity an exclusionary religion?

(v. 1, v. 7)

Who is the shepherd?

Is there a difference between the shepherd in v. 2 and the good shepherd in v. 11?

What is the significance of verses 3 and 14?

Who are the thief and robbers and what are they attempting to steal?

What are they attempting to steal?

What does Jesus mean by using the phrase “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly?”

(v.

10)

What does the term hired hand mean?

(v.

12) What causes them to be a hired hand and not a shepherd?

What other flocks is Jesus talking about in v. 16?

If there is to be only one flock and one shepherd, then why do we have so many different denominations?

What beliefs or practices would indicate a person or a church would be part of the one flock?

What is the importance of v. 17 and 18?

Do you find anything interested about the closing of this passage in v. 19-21?

Personal Reflection

Take a look at your life and think about the following aspects

-How well do you know the voice of the good shepherd?

-Are you following were he leads?

-Do you flee from strangers?

-Are you living the abundant life Jesus described?

-Is there anything that needs to change to allow you to follow Christ and live the life he desires for you?

Take a few moments to ask God to let you know him more, for Him to give you a hunger and thirst for his presence, to give you the strength and courage to the abundant life to which He has called you and to give you the wisdom to follow Christ in each and every aspect of your daily life.