1. The Shepherd and Gate of Salvation Series: The LIFE of the Good Shepherd (2/4) Sunday, August 8, 2004 Larry Cantrell John 10:7-10

2. Devotion to God’s Word Psalm 95:5-8 (NIV) 5 The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the desert,

3. The Shepherd and Gate of Salvation Observations of the Shepherd The Shepherd enters by the gate.The Shepherd enters by the gate. The hired hand assists the Shepherd by opening the gate.The hired hand assists the Shepherd by opening the gate. The Shepherd speaks to the flock.The Shepherd speaks to the flock. The Shepherd calls out the name of the sheep.The Shepherd calls out the name of the sheep. The Shepherd leads the sheep out of the pen to eat and drink.The Shepherd leads the sheep out of the pen to eat and drink. The Shepherd does not leave behind any sheep.The Shepherd does not leave behind any sheep. Once all the sheep have left the sheep pen, the shepherd moves ahead of the flock.Once all the sheep have left the sheep pen, the shepherd moves ahead of the flock. The Shepherd leads by sight and sound.The Shepherd leads by sight and sound.

4. The Shepherd and Gate of Salvation Jesus is our Gate Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the replacement of Moses John 1:45 (NIV) 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 5:46 (NIV) 46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me. Jesus replaces the Temple John 2:19-22 (NIV) 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” 21 But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.

5. The Shepherd and Gate of Salvation Jesus is our Gate Jesus is the light of the world John 8:12 (NIV) 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus is the way and the only way to the Father John 14:6 (NIV) 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

6. The Shepherd of His Flock The Thief comes… How do we protect ourselves? 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

7. The Shepherd of His Flock How do we protect our children? Learn to Teach and to Admonish Involve Others Financial Stewardship Train for Ministry

8. The Shepherd and Gate of Salvation Jesus gives LIFE Jesus is balm when you are broken. Jesus is balm when you are broken. Jesus is a drink when you are thirsty. Jesus is a drink when you are thirsty. Jesus is rest when you are weary. Jesus is rest when you are weary. Jesus is peace when you are troubled. Jesus is peace when you are troubled. Jesus is protection when you are threatened. Jesus is protection when you are threatened. Jesus is high esteem when your esteem is low. Jesus is high esteem when your esteem is low. Jesus is bright confidence when the cloud of doubt descends. Jesus is bright confidence when the cloud of doubt descends.

9. The Lord’s Invitation John 1:16 (NIV) 16 From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.

10. Searching the Hearts and Equipping the Saints Ministry Priorities… 1.Recruiter (Deacons) 2.Children Education Team Coordinators, Teachers, Training for Teachers and Teacher Assistants 3.Greeters 4.Parking Attendants 5.Men’s Ministry