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December 13 , 2009 - "Hearing the Voice of The Good Shepherd"

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Hearing The Voice of The Good Shepherd
John 10:1 – 18 (p. 759 – 60)

Hearing the Shepherd’s Voice

• “Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock” (Rev. 3:20)
• Calling for intimate fellowship
• Many voices (v.1, 10)
• The robbers and thieves
• Knowing His voice is essential

• Ways to recognize His voice
• A real encounter
• Time
• Be in fellowship with those who are attentive to his voice
• Trust those that enter through the gate (v. 2, 9)
• Jesus is the gate

• Never contradicts His word
• Puts His word into action

• Jesus speaks to us where we are at
• It seems that lessons come in themes
• Try not to jump ahead of God

The Good Shepherd

• Attractive
• There is a draw towards Jesus

• Honest

• Jesus leads (v. 3 & 4)

• Provides protection (v.9)

• Meets our needs (v.9)

• Gives Abundant Life (v.10)
• Eternal life begins today

• Willing to sacrifice
• No price that Jesus would not be willing to pay

 
This week…

• Practice listening to God
• Rely on the Good Shepherd

 

 

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