FRIDAY, FIFTH WEEK OF LENT- YEAR-B

I Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13: The Lord is at my side, a mighty hero.

Gospel: John 10:31-42: They wanted to arrest Jesus then, but he eluded them.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS, THE SHEPHERD OF LIFE, Jn 10:1-42

The Great Shepherd’s claims, Jn 10: 22-42

Jesus Christ is the great shepherd-great because of who He is. Note that phenomenal claims He made.

1.     Jesus was in Jerusalem at the Feast of Dedication (v.22-24)

a.     It was winter

b.    He was walking in Solomon’s colonnade

c.      The religionists approached and questioned him

2.     Claim 1: He is the Messiah (v.25-29)

a.     Religionists did not believe

1)    His clear claim

2)    His works are proof

3)    Reason: the religionists were not of his sheep

b.    His sheep believe

1)    Are receptive

2)    Are known

3)    Do follow

4)    Are given life

5)    Are kept from perishing

6)    Are secure

7)    Are assured a double security in God Himself

3.     Claim 2: He is one with God, that is, He is God Himself (v.30-33)

a.     The religionists reacted

b.    Jesus questioned their reaction

c.      The religionists admitted that His works were good

d.    The religionists understood His claim, but they rejected Him

4.     Claim 3: He is the Son of God (v.34-36)

a.     Jesus showed man’s inconsistency

b.    Jesus’ claim

1)    The Father sanctified Him, set Him apart

2)    The Father sent Him

3)    He is the Son of God

5.     Claim 4: God is in Him and He is in God-absolutely (v.37-39)

a.     His works prove

b.    He was still rejected

6.     Conclusion: Jesus retired (v.40-42)

a.     Jesus went to the area of John the Baptist

b.    John’s crowds began to follow Jesus

c.      Many believed in Jesus

Thought: Who is Jesus Christ for me or for you today? He is sinless, come from God, the Gate of the sheep, the good shepherd, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, the Saviour or  Deliverer from death and sin.....