The Good Shepherd   John 10:11-12

This post covers Jesus as a good shepherd.

‘The Good Shepherd’ as a post uncovers the meaning of Jesus as a shepherd. Earlier, Jesus introduced the concept of Himself as the door of God’s sheepfold. Next, He changes the picture of Himself to that of a shepherd, John 10:11.

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Note the point Jesus stresses—He will lay down His life for the sheep. Thus, Jesus prophesies His death on the cross for the eternal salvation of His sheep.

Also, Jesus’ action of self sacrifice contrasts to that of a hired hand, John 10:12-13. “He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.”

So, the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, Pharisees, priests, and scribes, acted like the hireling and did not really care for the people. They did not accept Jesus and the salvation He offered.

As the good shepherd, Jesus also prophesies about other sheep not as yet in the fold, John 10:16. “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… ” This means that in the future Jesus will invite the Gentiles into the flock of God or the church. Then, Jesus will oversee the one flock.

So, what did we learn?

1.Jesus will care for God’s people and keep them safe.

2.Jesus will also add the Gentiles into the one fold with Him as Head.

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