The Best of the Worst (Study Guide)
“The Best of the Worst”
Sermon Study Guide for March 14, 2021
Scripture: John 10:11-21
Well-worn paths…
1. “I am the Good Shepherd”
Matthew 23:1-3 - Pharisees
Shepherds…
Exodus 3:1 - Moses
1 Samuel 16:11 - David
Jeremiah 23:3
Ezekiel 34:12
2. What Jesus meant
“Hireling” - John 15:13
Welcome - John 10:15-16, 30
Name - John 10:14; Isaiah 43:1
3. How we live it out
Protection/Salvation - John 3:16-17
Welcome - Matthew 25
Name - Job 1:8
Psalm 23:1-6
Questions for Discussion and Reflection
- What are your “well-worn paths”? What places and situations bring you a sense of security?
- What images come to your mind when you hear about “shepherds”? How do those compare or contrast with the images from the first century?
- What is the difference between a true shepherd and a hireling?
- What does Jesus mean when he says he has “other sheep” to call? How do you react to that statement? Why do you respond that way?
- Why do many in our world today think Christians are in the “condemnation” business? How can we change that perception? How can you help change that perception?
- What does it mean to you that God knows your name? What difference does that make in the way you live?
- What do you intend to do during the rest of Lent to increase your welcome to strangers, both in church and in the community?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Isaiah 43:1-7
Tuesday - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Wednesday - John 15:1-17
Thursday - John 3:16-21
Friday - Matthew 23:1-12
Saturday - John 14:1-7
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: Pray for those who need the shepherd.
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