Session 12 John 10:7-14,25-30

I KNOW MY OWN

ENGAGE

BEGIN:

As the group arrives,
invite them to share with a partner a time
when they protected someone or something.
Encourage them to discuss what motivated them to the task.

DISCUSS:

Invite volunteers to share interesting stories
or insights from their discussion.
Affirm that people are more committed if they have
a personal interest in what they are protecting.

INTRODUCE:

Summarize the opening paragraph on page 101.
Explain how shepherds protected their sheep in the first century.

Ask:

TRANSITION:

Shepherds who abandon their sheep really aren’t shepherds at all.
They’re just taking a paycheck as long as things are safe and secure.
Today’s study examines how Jesus serves as the Good Shepherd
for His flock. He never abandons His sheep.

EXPLORE

REVIEW:

Direct the group to silently scan Understand the Context (p. 101).
Highlight ideas like shepherds, thieves, and hired hands.

Ask:

From what we’ve learned from John’s Gospel,

\

Mention examples such as
healing people, helping the Samaritan woman, and showing compassion toward the adulterous woman.

TRANSITION:

Jesus will draw a stark contrast between Himself and the religious leaders of His day.
As you study today’s verses,
consider how Jesus has been a “gate” to protect you and a Good Shepherd who provides for you.

Navigation

Home 1 Next 2 3 Commentary Up 1 level