The Blind Man; the Good Shepherd - Bible Storytelling

3. There was a contrast between the religiousleaders, who were false prophets, and Jesus. Thefalse prophets expelled the believer in Jesus fromtheir presence (Jn 9:34). However, Jesusaccepted him, made him a part of his flock (Jn10:16), and made him one of his sheep (Jn 10:3-4,14).4. As a shepherd, Jesus' work has many aspects:1 st He is the "Good Shepherd" who gives his lifefor the sheep (Jn 10:11).2 nd He is "The Gate” through which, if anyoneenters, he will be protected (Jn 10:9).3 rd He is the Shepherd who knows each sheep;he knows each one by name (Jn 10:3,14-15).4 th He is the Shepherd who leads, going aheadto show the road that the sheep shouldfollow (Jn 10:4).5 th He is the Shepherd who secures andprotects his sheep. No one will snatch asheep out of his hand (Jn 10:27-28).6 th He is the "Great Shepherd of the Flock." Hebecame the Great Shepherd because of hisdeath. The Great Shepherd's goal is to equipeach person for doing God’s will (Heb13:20-21).7 th He is the “Head Shepherd”, who will return todistribute crowns of rewards to faithfulshepherds who serve him (1 Pet 5:4).5. There are three types of spiritual leaders:#The shepherd (Jn 10:10-11). He loves the sheepand is willing to give his life to protect them.#The hired hand (the mercenary) (Jn 10:12). Themercenary only works for money. He does goodthings for the sheep, taking them to water andfood. He won't abuse them; however, he doesn'ttake risks to protect them. When a wolf comes, hewon't risk his life by standing between the sheepand the wolf. Although the mercenary doesn'tabuse the sheep, he allows the wolf or thief toattack them.#The wolf or thief (Jn 10:8, 12). The wolf or thief isa false prophet who will attack and abuse thesheep for his own advantage.6. Jesus accepted the cross and resurrection asGod’s plan. No one could have killed Jesus withouthis consent. He declared he would lay down hislife, only to take it up again (Jn 10:17-18).Short Bible Storying Track © Jackson Day4