16 Come, Meet Your Shepherd
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Introduction
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– Jesus healed a man born blind. The Pharisees kept asking him how he was healed and who healed him. Crazy story about the Pharisees grilling him, his parents, coming back to him. And then he showed he understood more about Jesus than they did. 9:30-33. They get defensive and toss him out.
Being tossed out of the temple is not like being thrown out of class or sent to the principal’s office. It’s more like being excommunicated from the church.
Jesus then found the man, and when the man realized Who Jesus is, he believed and worshiped.
v. 39 Jesus came to help the blind see and to blind those who think they do see.
The Pharisees are understanding that Jesus is talking about them.
Jesus responds starting in Chapter 10 with several parables or word pictures.
Shepherd, Sheep, and Gate
Shepherd, Sheep, and Gate
Shepherd, Sheep, and Gate –
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1 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.”
6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.
7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
1 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.
2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.”
6 Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.
v.1 Very truly – honestly and sincerely
John 10:1-6
Pharisees – directly addressing those who believe they can see. Religious leaders
Picture of sheep courtyard on home
Sheep pen = courtyard, in town, with a gate. Family sheep kept in at night. Door or gate with keeper.
Pharisees – directly addressing those who believe they can see. Religious leaders
Sheep pen = courtyard, in town, with a gate. Family sheep kept in at night. Door or gate with keeper.
If entering the courtyard any other way than the door, obviously thief or robber.
v.2 shepherd enters by the door
v.3 keeper opens the door to let the shepherd in. There could be sheep from several families in the courtyard, so the shepherd calls his sheep by name, they listen and follow.
Sheep pen with gate, doorkeeper info
v.4 he leads his own out, goes ahead, they follow
v.4 he leads his own out, goes ahead, they follow
know his voice, he knows their names. Obvious relationship between shepherd and sheep. Trust.
Shepherd is not how we sometimes picture – the soft guy with a little lamb over his shoulders. The shepherd was low on social status, dirty from the sheep, used to being outdoors. As we’ll see the shepherd had to deal with wild animals. So not a soft guy.
v.5 will never follow a stranger, will run away because – don’t know voice. No relationship, no trust.
v.6 Jesus spoke in parable or illustration. Pharisees didn’t get it.
So Jesus picks up again in v.7 to expand on the picture and explain
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7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.
8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them.
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.
10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:7-10
Again saying very truly (So, let Me make this more clear…)
I AM the door. Probable that this section talks about the pen in the pasture. No gate or door. Shepherd stays in the doorway to protect the sheep.
Picture of pasture pen with opening
Common picture – shepherd and sheep. Jesus begins to contrast the shepherd with the thief, robber, stranger, hired man.
v.8 All others are thieves and robbers – trying to get in some other way. Sheep don’t listen.
Thieves and robbers – false shepherds are previous leaders who led the sheep away. Took advantage of, robbed the sheep.
Sheep don’t listen to the false shepherd
Thieves and robbers – false shepherds are previous leaders who led the sheep away. Took advantage of, robbed the sheep.
and warnings to false shepherds taking advantage of sheep.
Jesus is also communicating that the Pharisees are false shepherds mistreating the sheep - the example being the blind man tossed out of the temple.
Sheep don’t listen to the false shepherd
v.9 Enter through the Shepherd to be saved, kept, protected.
In His explanation, Jesus is the door, not just the door keeper.
Jesus is the only way into the fold/pen. Declaring Himself as the only way to be saved. We’ll see that in more detail in a minute.
v.10 motivation of thief. steal. kill. destroy. abuses the sheep.
motivation of shepherd. Shepherd gives life. abundant life. life to the full.
Not talking about wealth and ease, but a richly rewarding and joyful life with the Shepherd.
not just future in heaven, this is life now in the spirit. Amazing, free, life.
Not only does Jesus present Himself as the gate to the pen, now He describes Himself as a shepherd. Not just any shepherd…
motivation of shepherd. give life. abundant life. life to the full. Not talking about wealth and ease, but a richly joyful and rewarding life with the Shepherd.
In His explanation, Jesus is the door, not just the door keeper.
Common picture – shepherd and sheep. Jesus begins to contrast the shepherd with the thief, robber, stranger, hired man.
Not only does Jesus present Himself as the gate to the pen, now He describes Himself as a shepherd. Not just any shepherd…
The Good Shepherd
The Good Shepherd
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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.
v.11 The Good Shepherd –
v.11 The Good Shepherd –
11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
11-13 Contrast good shepherd with others – lays down his life for the sheep
11-13 Contrast good shepherd with others – lays down his life for the sheep
Good – not just nice or helpful. Good is described here as true and righteous and noble. Sent by the Father.
In OT the Lord is Shepherd. Messiah. ex.
The Good Shepherd is committed. He is all in, for life and for death.
v.12 The hired hand is not the shepherd. Doesn’t own the sheep.
(also referring to Jewish leaders not doing their job) runs when there is trouble. Wolf.
v.13 hired hand so doesn’t really care about the sheep – self preservation.
The Good Shepherd lays down life – projecting His upcoming crucifixion.
Shepherd lays down life – projecting the upcoming crucifixion.
Contrasting the Good Shepherd with the hired hand - and now
The nature of the Good Shepherd
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14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again.
18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
14-18 talking more about what it means to be the Good Shepherd
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
v.14 Good Shepherd – second time to show emphasis
v.14 Good Shepherd – second time to show emphasis
v.14 Good Shepherd – second time to show emphasis
The relationship. know my own and they know me.
v 15 is key to what makes the shepherd "good".
The Shepherd’s relationship with Father.
The Father knows me and I know the Father, as the example of the Shepherd knowing his own and his own knowing him.
Jesus and the Father are One in unity and love, just as Jesus as our Good Shepherd wants to be one with us, knowing us and us knowing him.
Will the sheep yield to the One who is good and knows and loves, or go our own way?
All of this would be shocking enough, but...
I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.
v.16 other sheep, other pen, listen to my voice, one flock, one shepherd = Gentiles.
v.16 other sheep, other pen, listen to my voice, one flock, one shepherd = Gentiles.
Think of Mt. Rock as sheep fold/pen. Jesus still has other sheep to bring into the pen
v.17 the Father loves His Son the Good Shepherd, the Good Shepherd loves His sheep and gives Himself to save them.
v.18 Indicates that The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep, and foretells His death laying down and taking up. Establishing authority given by the Father.
vv. 17-18 the reason my Father loves me = not just the laying down life. Root, not result. Father’s command, giving the authority and power, Jesus obeys.
All this is very difficult for the Jews to receive. Criticism of mistreating sheep, Jesus as Messiah, One with the Father...
The Jews who heard these words were again divided. Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?”
But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
vv.19-21 Jews divided – claiming relationship to Father, and they get it now He is referring to them as false shepherds.
vv.19-21 Jews divided – claiming relationship to Father, and they get it now He is referring to them as false shepherds.
Accused of having demon.
Refers back to chapter 9 the healing of the blind man.
After several months, the Festival of Dedication = Hanukkah. Jesus at temple.
Still trying to trap Jesus. Tell us plainly
Jesus responds…
Not My Sheep
Not My Sheep
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25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me,
26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.
29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
30 I and the Father are one.”
John 10:25-30
v.25 I did tell you.
You don’t believe because you are not of my sheep.
v.25 I did tell you.
v.26 you are not my sheep
You don’t believe because you are not of my sheep.
You don’t believe, you are not my sheep. You don’t listen to my voice or follow me.
Referring back a few months to His teaching on the Good Shepherd and sheep.
v.27 my sheep listen to my voice.
v.28 Give His sheep eternal life, they will never perish, no one can take them. Given by the Father.
His sheep are secure in Him and the Father
v.29 Again, the relationship with the Father.
v.30 finishes with this claim of being one and the same as the Father.
Once again, they try to stone Him. Rather than accept, they further reject.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Men – It’s Father’s Day. We’re celebrating you. We’re celebrating our fathers. How does this parable of the Good Shepherd relate?
A I’ve studied I realized this parable and teaching of Jesus directly applies to us on Father’s Day.
The thing that really struck me as relating to Father’s Day is the imagery and concept of the Good Shepherd. He is good because of His relationship to the Father.
The Good Shepherd knows His sheep just like the Father knows Him.
We can know the Good Shepherd like He knows the Father.
This isn’t about calling out fathers today to be better fathers. I’m not trying to convince you to do better.
Sure, we can be better fathers, but that doesn’t come from our effort.
Who we are as fathers, as husbands, as men, comes through our relationship with the Good Shepherd.
Maybe your relationship with your earthly father wasn’t so good. That leaves a hole inside that only our Heavenly Father can fill.
Maybe you didn’t have a father or your father has passed on.
Even if you’ve had a good earthly father and a good relationship, we still need the spiritual connection with our Creator Father to be whole.
Through the Good Shepherd you have a relationship with the Good Father. You have a Father who knows you. You have a Father who loves you. You have a Good Shepherd who knows you and calls your name.
Following the voice of the Good Shepherd leads you to the Father. With the help of our Good Father and the leading of our Good Shepherd we can be whole we can be the men and fathers God knows we can be.
Big Idea: Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd leading you to the Father.
Big Idea: Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd leading you to the Father.
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Jesus Christ, is the Good Shepherd leading you to the Father.
What About You?
What About You?
Fathers - The Good Shepherd knows you, He sees you, He hears you, He loves you.
Do you hear His voice? Are you listening for Him through His word?
Do you follow Him? You can begin that journey today.
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