For more information about the "7 Arrows" Bible study method, click here. Notes listed below are from Ed Earnest as an encouragement. You prayerfully & carefully study the passage & see what God shows you.
READ John chapter 10 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on December 1, 2019).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus makes several claims about himself describing his mission & the people were divided.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? The sheep analogy was a throwback to the Exodus days of being led through the wilderness. Now Jesus is saying he is the leader.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? The “Good Shepherd” Jesus is tender and nurturing to his flock…and he is also extremely relentless.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? Man’ default spiritual state is lostness. Those who refuse the Good Shepherd will stay lost.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? The best application of John 10 is to rest in the Good Shepherd’s care (like Psalm 23).
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? Wolves and shepherds both love sheep. Actions speak louder than words.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY?
Savior like a shepherd lead us.
Much we need Thy tender care.
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us.
For Thy use Thy folds prepare.
