Vision - Get to Know - John 10:14-15

One of the marks of a disciples of Christ is that they “know the voice” of the good shepherd. In a culture of discipleship this looks like discerning the difference between the truth and the lie…between the one who wants to take it all and the One who gave it all in order to have us. 

DNA Questions: John 10:1-15

Discover

What is the significance of "truly, truly" at the very beginning?

How are we to think of Jesus given this text?

How are we to think of ourselves given this text?

Nurture

If the thief only comes to steal and kill and destroy why do we get taken by him so often?

How does looking to the shepherd who lays his life down help combat our temptation to follow the thief?

How do we pursue knowing the voice of the good shepherd?

Act

What would look different about your week if you followed the good shepherd to pasture rather than the thief?

How would the surprising kindness of the good shepherd lead you to repentance?