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