Message Notes

            A pastor led a group on a tour through the holy land.  He explained, “Shepherds lead, sheep follow, and if we get lucky, we may see a flock.”  They saw one, but the shepherd appeared to be chasing the sheep, not leading them. Embarrassed, the pastor asked, “Don’t shepherds lead?”  The man replied, “Yes; I’m the butcher.”

It’s good to know who your shepherd is.  If you don’t, you might get lost.  That’s what today’s Gospel reading is about.  We’ll look at John 10 again in a minute, but first, let’s talk about being:

 

1. Lost

   1. Found

2. John 10:14 – Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.”

   1. John 10:15 – “I lay down my life for the sheep.”

   2. John 10:18 – “No one takes my life from me; I lay it down of my own accord.”

3. Matthew 9:36 – When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

   1. “Amazing Grace”