2. The Good Shepherd John 10:1-16

3. A Shepherd’s Tools Rod - protection, count & inspect sheep Staff - walking stick, crook for rescue Sling - protect, keep sheep together

4. Shepherd’s Work? 24/7 Plans provision for the sheep Sheepfolds - temporary fence of briars and/or brush Sheepcotes - caves used during storms or at night The shepherd provided food, drink, shelter, and guidance.

5. Shepherd’s Real Care is Shown in His Work Isaiah 53:6

6. John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me,

7. Shepherd’s Real Care is Shown in His Work Isaiah 53:6 He knows His own

8. John 10:3 "To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

9. John 10:4-5 "When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.” 5. "A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."

10. John 10:4-5 "When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.” 5. "A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers."

11. Shepherd’s Real Care is Shown in His Work Isaiah 53:6 He knows His own He leads His own

12. A western shepherd drives his sheep. An eastern one leads them. He leads them, prompts the slow, guides the erring, and rescues them.

13. John 10:12-13 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 “He flees because he is a hired hand and is not concerned about the sheep.

14. Shepherd’s Real Care is Shown in His Work Isaiah 53:6 He knows His own He leads His own He cares for His sheep, He purchased every one of them

15. John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

16. Isaiah 40:11 Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes.

17. Shepherd’s Work? 24/7 The shepherd knows your special individual needs. The shepherd provided food, drink, shelter, and guidance. Our Shepherd is the Real Shepherd He purchased and owns His own flock He knows us as individuals and we can know Him Do you have a relationship with this shepherd?