THE GOOD SHEPHERD

John 10:25-30

Jesus declared (John 10:11,14) “I am the good Shepherd”

I. (v.25-26) THE WAY TO BECOME HIS SHEEP

II. (v.27) THE EVIDENCES OF BECOMING HIS SHEEP

1. You will hear the Lord’s voice

B. You will follow the Lord

III. (v.27-28) THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING HIS SHEEP

1. You have a relationship with the Lord
2. You have eternal life

IV. (v.28-29) THE SECURITY OF BECOMING HIS SHEEP

1. Jesus assures us that salvation is a gift
2. Jesus assures us that salvation is eternal
3. Jesus assures us that His sheep are safe with the Shepherd

1. Stated one way: I give them eternal life

2. Restated another way: they shall never perish

1. We are assured that His sheep are in His hand

2. We are assured that He is all powerful

3. We are assured that no one will snatch them out of His hand because no one can

Conclusion: Are you sure you’re His sheep? Make sure!