THE SHEPHERD AND HIS VOICE
Discuss It – John 10:1-10
- What person or group did you and your friends “follow” when you were in high school?
- What qualities do best friends possess?
- As a child, what was your favorite pet? How did that pet respond to your voice?
- In what way has Jesus been a gate or door in your life? (10:1-2)
- How important is the fact that the Shepherd calls the sheep by name? What does that mean to you? (10:3)
- When you hear his voice, how prone are you to follow? (10:3)
- What prevents you from hearing or knowing his voice? (10:4)
- What are the “strangers” in our culture that try to lure us away from the Good Shepherd? (10:5)
- What are some teachings of Jesus that you have a hard time understanding? (10:6)
- How is Jesus the gate or door of salvation? (10:9)
- How does Jesus make your life full? (10:10)
Apply It
- How can we better hear the voice of Jesus?
- How can you develop a more intimate relationship with Jesus this week?
- How might you be more attentive to his voice when he is speaking to you?
- What has been a turning point in your life as far as hearing God’s voice and responding?
- How do you discern his voice from all the competing voices calling out to you every day?