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A Match Made in Heaven

by Rev. Kirby Williams

Celebrating the inseparable bond between the Good Shepherd and His sheep.

Text: John 10:11
Date: 01/28/2018, the Traditional service.
Series: "John: Encountering Love" Part 81

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In sharp contrast to the evil thief who steals, kills and destroys, Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd, who is willing to exchange His life so that His sheep might have life and have it abundantly. With a close eye on the surrounding verses, we will analyze this glorious revelation concerning who Jesus is, the work He has come to do, and His relationship with His true believers. We will find in these seemingly simple words the core of the Gospel and the secret to life and happiness both in this world and the next. The inseparable bond Jesus describes between Himself and His sheep is truly a match made in heaven!


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I. Introduction
II. Exposition of the text, John 10:11.
A. Context
1. The two-choice paradigm.
2. The two sheepfolds.
3. The two doors.
4. The unmasking.
B. Revealing the Noble Shepherd.
1. Looking at the words.
a. The fourth "I am" statement.
i. A "double whammy", John 10:7.
ii. Conflict or complexity?
iii. Two vital concepts.
b. The meaning of "good shepherd".
i. The only shepherd.
ii. The idea of shepherding.
iii. The noble one.
¥ The meaning of the word "good", 1Tim. 4:4.
¥ Goodness with a heart.
iv. The idea of the Good Shepherd.
2. Putting the words together.
a. The message to the sheep of the Kingdom.
b. The message to the henchmen of darkness.
C. The work of the Noble Shepherd.
1. Looking at the words.
a. What it means to "lay down".
b. The meaning of "life".
c. The idea of "for".
2. Putting the words together.
a. Explaining "the Door".
b. The idea of exclusive ownership.
i. Bought with a price, 1Cor. 6:19-20.
ii. The benevolent owner.
iii. The unbreakable bond.
3. Stepping out of the metaphor.
a. Why the Good Shepherd must die.
b. Why the Good Shepherd must live, Matt. 26:31.
III. Application
IV. Conclusion

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