Portraits of Christ: The Lord Is My Shepherd
Jesus is our protector, provider, leader, friend, and uniter. And our response to Him should be to recognize, abide with, trust, and enjoy Him as the true Shepherd of our souls.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you from this message on Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
- Read and discuss John 10:1-18, John 10:27-30, and Psalm 23. What does this image of sheep and their shepherd reveal about the character of Jesus?
- The Good Shepherd is distinguished by at least five characteristics: Protector, Provider, Leader, Friend, and Uniter. Discuss how Jesus has been each of these in your life at different times.
- What about the image of The Good Shepherd is most meaningful to you in your walk with Jesus?
- There were four ways offered to live in the reality of these truths as one of the sheep: Recognize, Abide, Trust, and Enjoy. How can you, or have you, applied these in your life?
- What might you change in the way you relate to Christ and to others as a result of this?