The Good Shepherd – Jesus Knows I Jesus Protects I Jesus Provides For His Sheep

The Good Shepherd embodies all that we need to be Christian. He is the ultimate example of loving and caring for the sheep. His death on the cross has made him the perfect Good Shepherd. Rather than running away when faced with the wolf, we can rest assured that Jesus is always with us. The Great Shepherd is our Savior! We must live as our sheep would want us to live! Jésus the Lord is the Good Shepherd.

In John 10, Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd. The Pharisees didn’t understand this description of himself, but they did recognize the truth of the passage. The Good Shepherd seeks out the lost sheep and leads them back to him, not shunning them as the Pharisees do.

The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep

The Good Shepherd knows his sheep. He cares for them and is willing to die for them. This is the way a shepherd behaves. He does not let them wander and only follows His voice. He is the good shepherd, who will sacrifice himself for his flock. Here is a lesson for every shepherd. Read the parable again. You will see the difference between a hired hand and a good one.

Jesus was a good shepherd. He gave his life for his sheep. He was beaten and scourged and condemned to death. He hung on a cross in agony. This is how a good pastor loves his sheep. The Good Sheep listen to the voice of the Good Sheep. If the shepherd calls his sheep, they will respond.

A good shepherd has the authority to guard against robbers. He lays down at the pen’s gate. A good shepherd knows his flock. He is the door that no thief can enter and keep them safe. God has a perfect plan and He will protect His sheep.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Sheep

The Good Shepherd protects his flock, not just from predators, but also offers comfort and care through his words. He is the one who calls the sheep by name, and the sheep respond to that call. Often, the Shepherd has the staff and rod, both of which are considered disciplinary tools. In fact, the staff is used to refocus the sheep but is never used to hurt the sheep.

In the New Testament, the Good Shepherd is the Lord Jesus. His followers are his sheep, and He is their protector. He leads the flock into a protected enclosure. He sleeps in the sheepfold and blocks the entrance so that wild animals cannot harm the sheep.

The shepherd guides the sheep to safe places. He protects them from predators, and they rely on his voice to find their way. The shepherd’s staff has a hook at the end, which keeps them together. This enables the shepherd to keep them from wandering off.

The Good Shepherd Provides for His Sheep

The Good Shepherd provided rest and nourishment for his sheep, guiding them in their paths and granting them freedom from danger. He also tended to them and gave them guidance. Because of his intimate knowledge of the flock, the Good Shepherd was willing to sacrifice his own comfort for the sake of his sheep. The sacrifice of a good shepherd is a high standard for church leaders and pastors. Here is how to live up to the model of Jesus’ faithfulness.

A good shepherd is personally involved with his flock and calls them by name. In Nathan’s story, a good shepherd makes a sheep his pet by calling it by name and feeling its head. In fact, some sheep are so intelligent that a shepherd can tell a lamb’s name from its voice alone. This loving attention to the flock is reflected in God’s love for his sheep, and it is one of the reasons why they are called saints.

Jesus is a good shepherd because He has a distinctive character. This character is described in the Greek word Kalos, which means “noble, wholesome, beautiful.” He is not only noble but also beautiful and wholesome. Unlike other people, He is a model of character and beauty. Moreover, he has innate goodness. This means he has righteousness and beauty.

7 Reasons Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

#1 Jesus Has Received You As a Gift From the Father

John 10:29 ESV My Father, who has given them to me,^[a] is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

In the words of the apostle Paul, we are a gift to Christ. He cares for us as his own. He made us His own and gave us eternal life, and we are to receive this gift with gratitude. We are to put our trust in Him and let Him guide us by the Holy Spirit. And when we do this, we are receiving the blessings of God. Moreover, when we receive the word, we are trusting in the Lord and turning away from the self-wrought provision. The Holy Spirit reveals the ways and provides the power of Christ to guide us through these paths and circumstances.

The apostle Paul says, “Christ has received you as a gift from the father.” If you want to receive this gift, you must surrender to him and follow his lead. It is your gift from God, and it is a good gift. It is our privilege to receive it from Christ and share it with others. Just remember that He has given you a spiritual gift. It is not yours if you don’t have it, but you can give it to someone else and use it as a tool to help them.

Once you believe in Christ, you will quickly see that there is more to it than believing. He called you and brought you to Him. He went out to search for lost sheep, and He laid you on His shoulders. He will never pull out of you and will always provide for you. This gift is a blessing from God, so accept it as a gift from God and is a gift from the Father.

#2 Jesus Knows You Completely

John 10:14-15 ESV ¹⁴ I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, ¹⁵ just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep.

The Bible tells us that Christ knows us fully. He has an intimate relationship with every human being, and He understands our intentions before we even think about them. The best way to know if Christ knows you are to look at Matthew 7:23 and see exactly what He says about you. Then you will be able to make sure you are living a life pleasing to the Lord. This passage is the perfect description of what being known by Jesus means.

As a believer, we are a new creation in Christ. Our past is no longer relevant to who we are in Christ. We are royalty, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. We are His eternal treasure. And he loves you so much, that He gave His Son to us as a sacrifice for us. If you are a Christian, you don’t have to hide anything from Him.

This verse is a wonderful reminder of the great truth that Jesus Christ knows us completely. When we believe that He loves us, we can see that we do not need to hide from Him. We are part of the kingdom of heaven and don’t need to hide from Him. We can be confident that He will never leave our side. We need not live our lives hiding from Him, because he loves us. So we do not need to hide from Him, because He knows us completely.

#3 Jesus Gave Himself For You

John 10:11 ESV I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

As the Son of God, Jesus Christ has infinite value. He had human and divine natures united in one person. That fact alone is reason enough to make him a God. Ultimately, all humans have worth and beauty based on their reflection of God. If we are remade in his image, we will have endless worth. The question is, how do we make that reality a reality? How do we get to that point?

In the Gospel, Christ is presented to the heart and is offered to the heart. He reveals to us that we are unrighteous and that He is our only hope for holiness. We can never be completely pure without him. However, we can receive him if we believe and repent of our impure efforts. We must accept that human reason and art are useless apart from Christ. Therefore, Christ gave himself for those who are redeemed and made pure by faith.

The gospel reveals Christ to us as the one who gives us redemption from unrighteousness and purifies us for a peculiar inheritance. When we look at the Gospel, we recognize that our hearts can accept Christ only if we confess our sins and impurity. In contrast, our human art and reason are worthless without Him. In short, we cannot be pure and righteous apart from Christ. This is why Christ gave himself for us.

#4 Jesus Called You And Brought You to Himself

John 10:16 ESV And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.

You have been chosen by God, who chose you before the foundation of the world, to be in union with Christ. By this union, you receive the inheritance, forgiveness, and power of Christ. This union is made possible through your faith. The sovereign love of God binds us to Him. When we believe, we become one with him. It is only through faith that we come to know the truth about this great gift.

Jesus Christ has redeemed us, and by His death on the cross, He has brought us to himself. In his physical body, he took our place and made us His friends. By his death, we are redeemed and united with him. He becomes everything you need, and you are no longer a slave to sin. Through his love, he is the perfect Savior and the one who has given us eternal life.

Jesus Christ died on the cross in our place. By his death, he made us his friends and reconciled us to God. Through his death, we were made friends with God and brought into his presence. We do not have to earn it; it was Christ’s love that earned him the title of king. And we are free from guilt, shame, and condemnation! That is the reason for our joy and peace.

#5 Jesus Owns You and Will Never Abandon You

John 10:27 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

As a Christian, you are owned by God and never abandon him. You are not a burden to him. He has already paid the price to redeem you. He has given you eternal life and will not leave you. He has not given up on you. He is always there for you. If you do not want to remain alone in this world, you should know that you are His child and he will never abandon you.

When you are a Christian, you should be confident in your identity with Christ. He lives inside you and is faithful to His promises. He will never leave you alone. Your identity in Him is irrevocable. You must never be afraid of problems because He has a plan for your life. He will never abandon you. He has already provided for you in His plan. You can be assured of his love and care.

Your Christian identity is not something you can earn. This is the ultimate assurance that you are His. You must never give up on yourself. Your Christian identity is a gift from God and you can live a life full of hope. You must be confident that your life is in His hands. You must have faith that He will provide for your needs. You must have the courage to accept that, even if it is hard, He will be with you and guide you through it.

#6 Jesus Gives You Everlasting Life

John 10:28 ESV I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Everlasting life is an awesome promise. Jesus has provided eternal life for us through his sacrifice. You can be assured of this by reading the Scriptures in 1 John 5:13. This passage was written to believers in Christ. It provides clarity, confidence, and reassurance that God is in control of our lives. We have been given the promise of eternal existence through faith in Christ. But what does eternal living look like? What is it exactly?

Eternal life is not limited to any particular number of years, as it is not tied to time. It exists both outside and inside time. As a Christian, you have eternal life right now. Your new life begins the moment you place your trust in Christ. This life begins now and is permanent. It’s the greatest gift you can receive, and you can enjoy it now! In fact, eternal salvation is not a future event.

Those who have faith in Christ have eternal life. The Bible teaches that Christians have eternal life through the death of Christ. If you believe in Christ, you will receive eternal life. Your life will never end, and you will not experience any physical death. In fact, there will be no end to your existence. If you have the faith to believe in Christ and follow him, your life will be full of joy and peace, no matter where you go in life.

#7 Jesus Guards You and Will Keep You Forever

John 10:28-29 ESV ²⁸ I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. ²⁹ My Father, who has given them to me,^[a] is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

As we live in hard times, we need to protect our hearts and minds. Negative thoughts are powerful and can invade every part of our lives. The Hebrew word for “guard” is natsar, which means to enclose or safeguard with fidelity. Israel was very particular with its possessions, and they guarded them diligently. In addition, the Word of God says that everything flows from a heart full of abundance.

It is not enough to be saved; it is important to guard our hearts and minds. We need to be alert to our hearts and minds. Thankfully, Jesus can protect us from our own selfishness and make us truly happy. In this way, our spirits, minds, and bodies are preserved. Our bodies will not be thrown into a lake of fire, we will never be cast into hell. That is why we need to protect ourselves in the same way.

Once you believe in Jesus, you will realize that there is something beyond believing. When Christ brought us, He went to find lost sheep. As His disciples, He laid them on his shoulders. Likewise, you will never feel abandoned by Him. If you truly believe, your mind will never be turned against you. When your heart is in the right place, you will know that He will protect you and your soul.

Conclusion

How Does The Lord Jesus Demonstrate The Qualities of A Good Shepherd?

The role of a good shepherd is to provide for the flock. A good shepherd takes time to know each sheep and its individual needs. He knows where to feed them, what they need to drink, and how to rest and protect them from wild animals. In the Gospels, Jesus talked about being a good pastor and laying down his life for his sheep. A shepherd is a servant, and anyone who wants to be great must be a servant as well.

Jesus is our good shepherd. He loves us enough to sacrifice everything for us. His life shows that we need a good shepherd. He provides nourishment and rests for his sheep. He guides his flock and protects them. He is deeply concerned about each sheep. He also wants to bring repentance to the sinner. This sacrifice sets a higher standard for church leaders. This is why we should be like a good pastors.

As a good shepherd, Jesus was deeply involved in his flock. He cared for each sheep and called them by name. He even treated the sheep as if they were his pets. In his story, he even washed the feet of his disciples. Hebrews writers speak of Jesus as a good shepherd and call him a great shepherd. He sacrificed himself for his flock. He cares about his flock.

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