SERIES: Rethinking Habits
2/07/2021: WEEK 1
Icebreaker |
What two things do you consider yourself to be very bad at? |
Recap |
The habit of being a shepherd in an impact community is more of what we all do, it’s not just a who the individual is in the community. |
Scripture Reference |
Hebrews 3:12-13; James 5:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Colossians 3:16 |
Focus Questions |
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Send Out |
Open your Bible to John 10:1-18 and read about The Good Shepherd and His Sheep. Who does Jesus say he is in verse 11? How is God described in the Old Testament? Read Psalm 23:1-3; 80:1; Isaiah 40:11. What is Jesus saying about himself when he makes this statement? What does Jesus say the good shepherd does for the sheep? Read John 10:11-15 & 17-18. What is Jesus referring to when he says he lays down his life for the sheep? Have there been similar statements in the book of John? John 1:29; 3:14-15; 8:28. Who is the hired hand that Jesus talks about? What does the hired hand do when the sheep are in danger? How can you show love and devotion to Jesus because he is your good shepherd? Jesus is the good shepherd who knows, cares for, and protects his sheep. As sheep, make it your desire to follow Jesus wherever he may lead you this week. He may lead you into an uncomfortable situation. He may lead you into a difficult conversation. He may lead you into the life of someone you don’t know yet, because you are able to lead them to Jesus. Be a sheep who will follow when it’s not easy and even when it doesn’t make sense, and then shepherd God’s people back to Him. |