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LLC – 1   THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Text John chapter ten)

 

I am the gate for the sheep                                      

 

 

[Jn.10:9]

Read John chapter 10, then answer the questions. For all lessons copy the entire question as it appears, then fill in the answer with a color, boldness, or font different than the question so your answer will stand out. That way I will be able to grade your lessons without going blind. 

[Your cooperation is greatly appreciated]

1. Who would enter the sheepfold by a way other than the door?

2. And a __________will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the ___________ of__________ (Jn. 10:5).

3. Then Jesus said unto them again. Verily, Verily, I say unto you, I am the _______ of the _________ (Jn. 10:7).

4. What does Jesus offer to those who enter in through Him (vs. 9)?

5.  The ________ cometh not, but for to ________, and to _______, and to ___________: I am come that they might have _______, and that they might have it ________   ____________ (Jn. 10:10).

6.  In verse 11 Jesus refers to Himself as the___________  ___________.

7.  What does Jesus do for the sheep? _______ ___  _____ ___ ___ ___________.

8.   What is the one called who scatters the sheep? ___  ______.

9.   This Good Shepherd sustains the same relationship with the sheep as He does with the Father (vss. 14, 15). What is that relationship?

10.  And other __________ I have, which are not of this _______: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one ________, and one ____________ (Jn.10:16).

          Thought question #1:

Who were the other sheep mentioned by Jesus?

11. Why did the Jews not believe Jesus? (Jn. 10:25, 26)

12.  What does Jesus give His sheep? (vs. 28) ____________ __________

13.  Does vs. 28 teach that it is not possible for one to fall away?  Please explain your answer.

14.  What does the sheepfold represent? 

15.  What is the significance of the position of Jesus in question #3?

16.  Of what did the Jews accuse Jesus? (vs. 33)

17. List as many leadership characteristics as you can that are demonstrated by the Good Shepherd in the chapter.

Note: It should be clear from this that the Lord’s example of leadership as the Good Shepherd is vastly different from the concept of leadership that is to be found in the business world. Being a successful business man does not necessarily qualify one to be a leader in the Lord’s church.

 

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