The Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. (John 10:11) I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. (John 10:14) *1/ Our Lord's description of himself. 2/ What he says of his sheep. 3/ What he does for his sheep.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on Jesus Christ as the divine Good Shepherd, drawing from Psalm 23 and John 10 to affirm His identity, care, and sacrificial love for His people. It emphasizes that Jesus claims divine authority through the title 'I AM' and the role of Shepherd, which the Jews recognized as blasphemy, underscoring His deity. The sermon unpacks the intimate relationship between Christ and His sheep—His ownership, personal knowledge, and the mutual recognition that marks true believers—rooted in election, redemption, and the Holy Spirit's work. It highlights the Shepherd's actions: laying down His life, granting eternal life, calling by name, leading, protecting, and preserving His sheep securely in His hand and the Father's, ensuring their ultimate salvation and eternal rest.