The Good Shepherd: the Sacrifice – John 10:11-21

Compare and Contrast:  Good Shepherd vs. Hired Hands

• The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the flock.
• The Hired Hands run away and sacrifice the flock.

Jesus’ Shepherding is:

• Selfless – Romans 5:7-8
• Sacrificial – 2 Corinthians 5:21
• Specific – Eph. 5:25; John 3:16; John 1:29
• Successful – Matthew 28:5-7

The Hired Hands (Pharisees) Shepherding is:

• Self-Promoting
• Self-Preserving
• Self-Righteous
• Failing

The reason Jesus is our Good Shepherd: Relationship

• Jesus knows his flock
• The flock know their Shepherd

MAIN POINT:  God’s authority in Jesus, is what makes him the Good Shepherd.