Week 7 | Day 4 THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11-42
In John 10:11–42, Jesus deepened the shepherd imagery by declaring, “I am the good shepherd.” Unlike hired hands who abandon the sheep when danger comes, the Good Shepherd knows His sheep, protects them, and willingly lays down His life for them. Jesus presented His death not as a tragic accident but as a deliberate act of love and obedience to the Father. He also expanded the vision, promising to gather “other sheep”—a clear signal that His saving work will extend beyond Israel to include all who hear His voice and follow Him.
The reaction is sharply divided. Some accused Jesus of being deceived or dangerous; others recognized that His words and works reflected God’s power and compassion. When pressed about His identity, Jesus pointed to His works as evidence and boldly affirmed His unity with the Father. The significance is unmistakable: Jesus is not merely a teacher or moral guide—He is the divine Shepherd who secures His flock eternally. Those who belong to Him are known, protected, and held firmly in His hand, beyond the reach of any enemy.
Application
Jesus didn’t risk His life for the sheep—He gave it. Your salvation is secure because His love is sacrificial.
Belonging to Christ means learning to recognize His guidance and trusting it above all others.
If you are in His hand, no threat—spiritual or physical—has the final word over your life.
Sheep aren’t impressed by the shepherd; they follow him. True faith is lived obedience.
Jesus gathers the scattered and seeks the lost—His followers are called to do the same.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my Good Shepherd. Thank You for knowing me, protecting me, and laying down Your life so I could live. Help me to hear Your voice clearly and follow You faithfully, even when the path is uncertain. Guard my heart from fear and distraction, and shape me to reflect Your care and compassion to others. I trust my life to Your hands. Amen.
The reaction is sharply divided. Some accused Jesus of being deceived or dangerous; others recognized that His words and works reflected God’s power and compassion. When pressed about His identity, Jesus pointed to His works as evidence and boldly affirmed His unity with the Father. The significance is unmistakable: Jesus is not merely a teacher or moral guide—He is the divine Shepherd who secures His flock eternally. Those who belong to Him are known, protected, and held firmly in His hand, beyond the reach of any enemy.
Application
- Rest in the Shepherd’s Sacrifice
Jesus didn’t risk His life for the sheep—He gave it. Your salvation is secure because His love is sacrificial.
- Listen for the Shepherd’s Voice
Belonging to Christ means learning to recognize His guidance and trusting it above all others.
- Trust the Shepherd’s Protection
If you are in His hand, no threat—spiritual or physical—has the final word over your life.
- Follow, don’t just Admire
Sheep aren’t impressed by the shepherd; they follow him. True faith is lived obedience.
- Reflect the Shepherd’s Heart Toward Others
Jesus gathers the scattered and seeks the lost—His followers are called to do the same.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my Good Shepherd. Thank You for knowing me, protecting me, and laying down Your life so I could live. Help me to hear Your voice clearly and follow You faithfully, even when the path is uncertain. Guard my heart from fear and distraction, and shape me to reflect Your care and compassion to others. I trust my life to Your hands. Amen.
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Week 5 | Day 4 THE FEEDING OF THE 5,000 Matthew 14:13-21 | Mark 6:30-44 | Luke 9:10-17 | John 6:1-15Week 5 | Day 5 JESUS WALKS ON WATER Matthew 14:22-33 | Mark 6:45-52 | John 6:16-21Week 6 | Day 1 I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:25-59Week 6 | Day 2 THE FEEDING OF THE 4,000 Matthew 15:32-39 | Mark 8:1-13Week 6 | Day 3 PETER’S CONFESSION Matthew 16:13-28 | Mark 8:27-9:1 | Luke 9:18-27Week 6 | Day 4 THE TRANSFIGURATION Matthew 17:1-13 | Mark 9:2-13 | Luke 9:28-36Week 7 | Day 1 CAUGHT IN THE ACT John 8:1-11Week 7 | Day 2 I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8:12-20Week 7 | Day 3 I AM THE GATE John 10:1-10Week 7 | Day 4 THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11-42
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September
Week 1 | Day 1 – BOUGHT, BELONGING, AND BOUND TO CHRIST – Romans 1:1-7Week 1 | Day 2 – EAGER TO STRENGTHEN, EAGER TO SHARE – Romans 1:8–15Week 1 | Day 3 – UNASHAMED: THE POWER AND THE PATH OF FAITH – Romans 1:16–17Week 1 | Day 4 – WHEN TRUTH IS PLAIN – Romans 1:18–20Week 1 | Day 5 – WHEN WE TRADE GLORY FOR CONTROL – Romans 1:21–32Week 2 | Day 1 – NO PARTIALITY: TRUTH THAT LEADS TO REPENTANCE – Romans 2:1–11Week 2 | Day 2 – WHEN LAW AND CONSCIENCE SPEAK – Romans 2:12–16Week 2 | Day 3 – INSIDE-OUT FAITH – Romans 2:17–29Week 2 | Day 4 – WHEN PRIVILEGE MEETS THE PLUMB LINE – Romans 3:1–8Week 2 | Day 5 – SINNERS IN NEED OF A SAVIOR – Romans 3:9–20Week 3 | Day 1 – BUT NOW… GRACE – Romans 3:21–26Week 3 | Day 2 – RIGHTEOUSNESS COMES BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 3:21–27Week 3 | Day 3 – THE PROMISE OF ABRAHAM – Romans 4:1-15Week 3 | Day 4 – GRACE GUARANTEES THE PROMISE – Romans 4:16–25Week 3 | Day 5 – JUSTIFIED BY FAITH ALONE – Romans 5:1-5Week 4 | Day 1 – GOD’S LOVE ON FULL DISPLAY – Romans 5:6-8Week 4 | Day 2 – HOW MUCH MORE – Romans 5:9-11Week 4 | Day 3 – FROM ADAM’S RUIN TO CHRIST’S RESCUE – Romans 5:12-21Week 4 | Day 4 – STATE AND STANDING: DEAD TO SIN, ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:1-4Week 4 | Day 5 – DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD – Romans 6:5-10Week 5 | Day 1 – LIVING FREE, LIVING OFFERED – Romans 6:11-15Week 5 | Day 2 – SET FREE TO SERVE – Romans 6:15-23
October
Week 5 | Day 3 – RELEASED TO BELONG – Romans 7:1-6Week 5 | Day 4 – A MIRROR AND NOT A LADDER – Romans 7:7-13Week 5 | Day 5 – FEEDING THE RIGHT KING – Romans 7:14-25Week 6 | Day 1 – FREEDOM—NOT CONDEMNATION – Romans 8:1-4Week 6 | Day 2 – RISEN THINKING OR STINKING THINKING – Romans 8:5-11Week 6 | Day 3 – ASSURED AND ADOPTED – Romans 8:12-17Week 6 | Day 4 – LIVE EXPECTING AND LIVE SENT – Romans 8:18-21Week 6 | Day 5 – HOPE THAT HOLDS US STEADY – Romans 8:22-25Week 7 | Day 1 – HELP, HELD, AND MADE LIKE JESUS – Romans 8:26-30Week 7 | Day 2 – GOD IS FOR US – Romans 8:31-34Week 7 | Day 3 – INSEPARABLE – Romans 8:35-39Week 7 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR THE LOST – Romans 9:1-5Week 7 | Day 5 – PROMISE OVER PEDIGREE – Romans 9:6-13Week 8 | Day 1 – CHOSEN TO CHANNEL MERCY – Romans 9:13-18Week 8 | Day 2 – PLANNED GRACE—PERSONAL FAITH – Romans 9:19-29Week 8 | Day 3 – SOVEREIGN STUMBLING BLOCKS – Romans 9:30-33Week 8 | Day 4 – A BURDEN FOR TRUTH – Romans 10:1-4Week 8 | Day 5 – A GOSPEL FOR EVERYONE – Romans 10:5-13Week 9 | Day 1 – GO AND TELL – Romans 10:14-15Week 9 | Day 2 – HEARING BUT NOT HEARING – Romans 10:16-21Week 9 | Day 3 – A HOLY REMNANT – Romans 11:1-10Week 9 | Day 4 – A GRAFTED CHURCH – Romans 11:11-24Week 9 | Day 5 – GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES – Romans 11:25-32
November
Week 10 | Day 1 – A DOXOLOGY – Romans 11:25-32Week 10 | Day 2 – OUR HIGHEST ACT OF WORSHIP – Romans 12:1-2Week 10 | Day 3 – THE BODY OF CHRIST – Romans 12:3-8Week 10 | Day 4 – CHRISTIANITY IN MOTION – Romans 12:9-21Week 10 | Day 5 – CHRISTIAN CITIZENSHIP – Romans 13:1-7Week 11 | Day 1 – LOVE OVER LAW – Romans 13:8-10Week 11 | Day 2 – ALWAYS LOOKING AHEAD – Romans 13:11-14Week 11 | Day 3 – LOOKING AFTER ONE ANOTHER – Romans 14:1-12Week 11 | Day 4 – IT’S THE POWER OF LOVE – Romans 14:13-18Week 11 | Day 5 – MAKE EVERY EFFORT – Romans 14:19-23Week 12 | Day 1 – BEAR EACH OTHER’S BURDENS – Romans 15:1-13Week 12 | Day 2 – FULFILLING ONE’S CALLING – Romans 15:14-22Week 12 | Day 3 – GOING THE EXTRA MILE – Romans 15:22-33Week 12 | Day 4 – YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME – Romans 16:1-16Week 5 | Day 5 – BE GRATEFUL YET ALERT – Romans 16:17-27
December
Week 1 | Day 2 THE BAPTISM OF JESUS Matthew 3:1-17 | Mark 1:1-11 | Luke 3:1-23Week 1 | Day 1 THE ADVENT OF CHRIST Matthew 1:18:2:12 | Luke 2:1-22 | John 1:1-14Week 1 | Day 3 THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS Matthew 4:1-11 | Luke 4:1-13Week 1 | Day 4 THE CALLING OF THE DISCIPLES Matthew 4:18-22 | Luke 5:1-11 | John 1:35-51Week 1 | Day 5 THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-12Week 2 | Day 1 THE FIRST TEMPLE CLEANSING John 2:13-25Week 2 | Day 2 JESUS MEET WITH NICODEMUS John 3:1-21Week 2 | Day 3 THE WOMAN AT THE WELL John 4:1-42Week 2 | Day 4 THE BEATITUDES Matthew 5:1-12 | Luke 6:17-23Week 2 | Day 5 TEACHINGS FROM THE MOUNT Matthew 5:13-48 | Luke 6:24-36Week 4 | Day 5 JESUS GOES TO THE OTHER SIDE Matthew 8:23-33 | Mark 5:1-20 | Luke 8:22-39Week 3 | Day 1 THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:5-18 | Luke 11:1-13Week 3 | Day 2 TREASURES IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:19-34Week 3 | Day 3 MORE TEACHINGS FROM THE MOUNT Matthew 7:1-27 | Luke 6:37-49Week 3 | Day 4 THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 8:1-17 | Mark 1:21-45 | Luke 4:31-41Week 3 | Day 5 THE HEALING OF THE PARALYTIC Matthew 9:1-8 | Mark 2:1-12 | Luke 5:17-26Week 4 | Day 1 JESUS ANOINTED BY A SINNER Luke 7:36-50Week 4 | Day 2 THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER Matthew 13:1-23 | Mark 4:1-20 | Luke 8:4-15Week 4 | Day 3 PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARE Matthew 13:24-43Week 4 | Day 4 A SET OF SIGNIFICANT PARABLES Matthew 13:31-36 | Mark 4:20-30 | Luke 13:6-8; 18-21Week 5 | Day 1 THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER Matthew 9:20-24 | Mark 5:25-43 | Luke 8:40-56Week 5 | Day 2 THE LORD OF THE HARVEST Matthew 9:35-10:52 | Mark 6:7-13 | Luke 9:1-6Week 5 | Day 3 THE POOLS AT BETHESDA John 5:1-17
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