Biblical study of John 10 on the Good Spherd

1. THEME: HOOKED TO THE SHEPHERD
TOPIC: THE GOOD AND THE GOD-
SHEPHERD
TEXT: Psalm 23, John 10:1-15;16-30;
Ezek. 34:23; Is 40:11
Pastor Paul Olagunju, Feb 09, 2019

2. INTRODUCTION
• The business of herding is an old profession and examples abound in the Bible. Abraham,
Moses, David and a host of others are examples of Sheep Herders (Shepherds) recorded
in the scriptures. If the old testament represents what God intended to accomplish, the
New testament is the revelation and fulfillment of that purpose.
• While David was the King-Shepherd over Israel, Jesus is the Good and God-Shepherd
over God’s heritage.
• To be hooked to the Shepherd means to be physically, mentally and spiritually devoted
and dependent on Him. An analogy of this can be found in grafted plants or parasitic
plants.
• In a similar sense Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches. Just as the branch cannot
exist without the Vine, no more can we if we are not hooked to the Shepherd.
• The Shepherd understands every need of the sheep, when they need them and where to
get them. And the sheep in turn trust the shepherd for daily sustenance, protection,
direction, care and productivity. John 10:4

3. Once Hooked –
The result is
Obvious !!!
The highly productive sheep.
The fruitful vine
The Corpse Flower (Rafflesia arnol

4. WE ARE THE SHEEP
OF HIS PASTURE –
UNIQUE
CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE SHEEP
• Weak and defenseless
• Follow their leader – be it a leading
sheep or Shepherd
• Fully dependent on the shepherd for
grazing, protection and care
• Sheep can’t right themselves if they
are on their back
• Emotionally attached – trust, smell
and hearing
• One of the most important factors
for sheep is to be with their herd.
Straying from the flock causes a
great stress for a sheep.
• Lookout is approximately 270-360° -
sheep can watch objects behind
them without turning their head.

5. THE SHEEP AND
THE SHEPHERD
Isa 40:11; John
10:1-15
• Three way-relationship of
shepherd with the sheep –
merchant, hireling and owner
• Trust – without me you can do
nothing
• United – one with Christ, total
dependence on Him
• Love – inseparable bond and
obedience Is 1:19
• Sensitivity - emotional,
intuitiveness, distinctiveness
and uniqueness (feeling,
empathy, smell and auditory)
• Accountability – by number
and identity
• Joy unending - productivity,
multiplication and vitality

6. THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Ps 23; John 10:11-15
• Possession: He owns the sheep, we are His sheep,
sheep don’t get to choose their shepherd. Isa. 43:1
• Protection: Well-armed to defend the flock –staff and
Rod Ps 23; Is 43:1-3a; John 10:10
• Passionate: Maintain one on one relationship with
each sheep – affection – smell and hearing and to a
lesser extent sight John 10:3; John 3:16
• Provision: Pay special attention to the welfare of the
flock - food, care etc. Ps 23
• Productivity: Ensure most effective breeding and
multiplication of the flock John 10:16; 15:1-6

7. JESUS -THE GOOD AND
THE GOD-SHEPHERD
EZ 34:23, Ps 23, John
10
The King-Shepherd, David The God- Shepherd , Jesus
David inherited and acquired his
sheep
Paid with His own blood – bought
with a price
Rod and Staff Word and the Holy Spirit
Defends the flock Gave us power over the enemy
Vulnerable sheep Can do all things
Created and Limited shepherd by
nature
He is the Almighty God and indwells
us
Cared for the sheep Laid down His life
Psalm 23 John 10
King The Messiah
Abides with the sheep With us and in us
….. ….
…… ……

8. CONCLUSION
As we face and deal with the issues of life on
daily basis, let us remember that the creator
of all things, the Almighty God is our Good
and Faithful Shepherd. Never let go, never
lose sight and don’t wander away from Him.
He cares for you and would lead you aright.
Would you walk in the consciousness and
reality of the fact that you have a good
shepherd who is the author of all things?. As
we do, surely, goodness and mercy will
follow you all through this week, this month
and this year. Amen