Introduction
On our own, we are vulnerable to the deceit of outsiders and also to our own pride and inability to save ourselves.
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The Good Shepherd
When Jesus says, " I am the Good Shepherd ," he is using a familiar image. But he is also claiming for himself a title that has been reserved for God and for God's chosen king.
The Good Shepherd Calls His Sheep by Name
The Good Shepherd knows each of us by name . He knows all about us, knows all of the unique details of our lives and our personality that make us who we are. He calls us by name to follow him.
The Good Shepherd Is the Gate
Jesus has come into the world to save all people. The shepherd's flock is amazingly diverse, made up of all kinds of sheep, but the gate by which these sheep enter is Jesus himself .
The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life for His Sheep
God has welcomed all people into his presence, into his flock, by providing us with the Good shepherd who knows us, loves us, and chooses to lay down his life for us so that we might have the life that God wants for us.
Conclusion
None of us is able on our own to be the people God has created us to be. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who invites us into his flock.