Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音)
The Good Shepherd
Text: John 10: 11
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Jesus sought to reach out to all around Him. He offered Himself as the Good Shepherd. He took time to speak openly and honestly about Himself.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.”
John 10:11
1. Another wonderful statement from Jesus.
2. “I am the good Shepherd.”
a. This was not a mere claim.
b. This was not a false claim either.
c. This was a true and glorious statement.
d. Jesus would have to prove Himself as “the good Shepherd”.
3. “The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep”
a. Jesus proved that He was a good Shepherd.
i. He fed His sheep with the truth from God’s word.
ii. He related to them by knowing them personally.
iii. He led them faithfully.
iv. He always had important truths to teach them (to feed them).
v. He protected them from thieves and robbers.
vi. He risked His life for the sheep when He cleansed the temple that had become a den of thieves.
vii. He knew that they would come and kill and attempt to destroy Him.
viii. But being a true and good Shepherd, He was not afraid of the dangers.
b. “Gives His life for the sheep”
i. Jesus was prepared to die for His flock.
ii. This was how much He loved His sheep.
iii. He knew that He must suffer for the sake of the sheep.
iv. He was totally prepared to give His life for the sheep.
v. Jesus would not only teach this truth, He would also fulfil what He had said.
vi. Only a good Shepherd is willing to make such sacrifices for His sheep.
Without a thought for Himself, Jesus gave Himself totally to care for His flock!
经文:约翰福音 10:11
好牧人
耶稣寻求与他周围的人互动。祂以好牧人献上自己。祂花时间坦然的述说自己。
“我是好牧人,好牧人为羊舍命。”
《约翰福音 10:11》