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VIDEO: Jesus - The Good Shepherd (John 10:22-30)
Transferable Concept: #1: How You Can Be Sure You Are A Christian
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LOOKING BACK
PRAISE
Read a scripture to begin laying a foundation for worship and praise.
Read Psalm 118:28 “You are my God and I will praise you.”
What can we thank or praise God for today?
CARING FOR EACH OTHER
SMinister to one another’s needs in prayer, biblical counsel and encouragement.
Ask each person to tell one highlight and explain one challenge they experienced this week.
Ask, “What do you want Jesus to do for you this week?”
Pray for each other’s needs.
CELEBRATE FAITHFULNESS
Encourage loving accountability to obey Jesus.
Ask, “Were you able to tell anyone about your decision to follow Christ?”
VISION, MOTIVATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT
Cast vision for who they can become in Christ or what God can do through them.
Example: God loves people! The Bible tells us God’s desire is that all people are saved and come to understand the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). The gospel is not only for you but for all your friends and family. God loves them and will use you to pass on what you are learning about Jesus so that they can follow Jesus also. As we journey together, it will be exciting to see what God will do in the lives of those around us.
LOOKING UP
CONTEXT
Jesus was teaching that he is the good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep (v 11). He also said, “I know my sheep and my sheep know me,” and “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” However, many of the Jews don’t believe him, and doubt His claims. This is where our story begins.
READ
Read or watch John 10:22-30 two times as everyone listens.
VIDEO
JOHN 10:22-30
Further conflict over Jesus’ claims
22 Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter,
23 and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade.
24 The Jews who were there gathered round him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’
25 Jesus answered, ‘I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me,
26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no-one will snatch them out of my hand.
29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no-one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.
30 I and the Father are one.’
DISCOVERY DISCUSSION
What caught your attention (or what did you like best) and why?
What did you learn about Jesus?
What did you learn about people?
How will you obey Jesus now that you know this?
READ, TELL AND CORRECT
Read the story again. Have someone tell the story and ask the group to correct if necessary.
SUMMARY
On the cross Jesus, the good shepherd, laid down his life as a sacrifice for your sins. As one of his sheep, he wants you to know that you have eternal life and you will never perish. You are safe in his hands and no one, including Satan himself, can snatch you away.
Read the assurance section of the gospel booklet
LOOKING FORWARD
PREPARING FOR MISSION
Practice sharing the gospel.
Discuss together what to do when someone says YES to the gospel.
GOING ON THE MISSION
Have them create an Oikos List by writing the names of 10 or more people they know.
Identify 5 people from your Oikos List with whom you will tell the story or share the gospel with this week. (use “I will __ by __”).
PRAYING FOR THE MISSION
Commit everyone's goals to the Lord. Ask the Lord to help us be faithful and use us to start a movement of disciple-makers.
For further enrichment: Read Transferable Concept #1: How You Can Be Sure You Are A Christian and discuss with another group member.
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