Firm Foundations Lesson 42: Jesus is the only doorway to eternal life Memory verse: John 14:6

Sheep! What do you know about sheep? What do you know about sheep? The people in Jesus’ day knew a lot about sheep! The people in Jesus’ day knew a lot about sheep! –Even in towns Jesus talked a lot about sheep Jesus talked a lot about sheep

The door of the sheepfold Land in Israel is dry Land in Israel is dry –Shepherds often left home with sheep to find grass –Often had to sleep outside at night  Found a cave, or  Built a sheep pen This is a sheepfold This is a sheepfold –How did the shepherd keep the sheep in the pen when he slept?

The door of the sheep fold (cont.) John 10:7 John 10:7 –Jesus is the way to safety John 8:44 John 8:44 –Satan is a liar and murderer –Wants to trick us into thinking we’re safe with him

False saviours John 10:8 John 10:8 –Other men came and acted as the deliverer Satan uses tricks to make us follow his ways Satan uses tricks to make us follow his ways –They look good –Their end is death Truth Truth –Found only in the Bible

Jesus, the only door John 10:9 John 10:9 –Only one door to sheepfold –Remember Noah’s ark John 10:10 John 10:10 –Satan wants to destroy  But tries to convince you that he’ll make you happy –Jesus gives life fully John 6:35 John 6:35 –Life that truly satisfies

Jesus, the good shepherd John 10:11 John 10:11 –Jewish leaders would not believe He was saviour, wanted to kill Him –Jesus is like a shepherd that dies for His sheep Isaiah 53:4-5 Isaiah 53:4-5 –Prophecy: saviour would suffer and die for us –Promises about Jesus’ life came true

Jesus: the way, the truth, the life John 14:6 John 14:6 The way The way –The only way to God and everlasting life The truth The truth –Came to tell us God’s message  All truth  Jesus cannot lie The life The life –The only one who can save us

Conclusion There is only one God There is only one God One Saviour One Saviour For the whole world For the whole world For you For you For me For me There is no other way to be saved There is no other way to be saved

Questions 1. How did the shepherds in Jesus’ day make themselves like a door to the sheep? 2. Why did Jesus call Himself the door of the sheep? 3. Of whom do the thieves and robbers who killed the sheep remind us? 4. What did Jesus say He would do for His sheep? 5. What did Jesus promise to give His sheep? 6. Who are Jesus’ sheep? 7. Is there another way to God for people in other countries?