• John 10:3-5
    To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”
     
  • John 10:26-27
    But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
     
  • John 10:11
    “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
     
  • John 10:14
    I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.
     


Related Scriptures

  • 1 Peter 5:2-4
    Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
     
  • John 6:44
    No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
     
  • Acts 20:28-30
    Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
     

For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Sheep, Hearing the Shepherd


Resources

The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Even though under-shepherds do not always perfectly emulate Christ, He has nevertheless established their roles and has gifted them to serve in this way.


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

If sheep choose to become 'without a shepherd,' they reject one of Christ's major gifts to His flock, taking themselves outside of His established order.


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

When our lives change, we do not have to fear that things are out of control. As the Good Shepherd, Christ changes our circumstances for our benefit.


The Shepherd's Voice

Article by Mike Ford

God's people are often compared to sheep, yet some question whether they need a human shepherd. How does one know whether a minister is a true shepherd?


Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

In John 10, Jesus characterizes Himself as the 'Good Shepherd' who loves and cares for His sheep. This is shown in His providential leadership of His church.


Knowing a True Shepherd

Sermonette by Mike Ford

We are cautioned to test the spirits contained in what a shepherd says to see whether they come from God. The world is not able to understand this message.


Parable of the Lost Sheep

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Christ shows His compassion and concern for those who have become distracted and fallen into error, providing an example to us to show mercy to others.


John (Part Sixteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The closer we get to God, the more likely we will have persecution, but also the greater and more real He becomes and the more likely we will serve Him correctly.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Sheep, Hearing the Shepherd