• 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

Jesus Christ, as the Good Shepherd and Chief Shepherd, has appointed under-shepherds to watch over His flock, both physical and spiritual, from ancient Israel to the New Covenant church era and into the Millennium. While He provides the pattern for these under-shepherds, gifting them to reflect His own shepherding, false …


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Sometimes, circumstances scatter Christians, leaving the sheep without a shepherd. However, if sheep choose to be without a shepherd, they reject one of the Chief Shepherd's major gifts to His flock, willfully stepping outside His established order. To purposefully become a sheep without a shepherd is to put oneself in serious …


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, personally knows and cares for His sheep, guiding them as the door to salvation and pasture (John 10:9, 11, 14). Sheep are far from self-sufficient, requiring constant attention and direction, unable to thrive on their own due to their habitual and destructive nature. Left to themselves, they …


The Shepherd's Voice

Article by Mike Ford

Christians are often likened to sheep, with ministers as their shepherds. Sheep naturally gather in flocks and follow a leader, allowing a single shepherd to manage many with ease. Yet, sheep need constant care, as they are creatures of habit, prone to overgraze and ruin pastures if not guided to fresh fields. A shepherd, …


Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, shares a profound and intimate bond with His sheep, characterized by mutual recognition and trust. He declares, "I know My sheep, and am known by My own," highlighting a relationship where the sheep not only recognize His voice but also understand His thoughts and instinctively mirror His …


Knowing a True Shepherd

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Sheep have a natural inclination to assemble in flocks, a trait that allows a lone shepherd to manage hundreds of them. As sheep, we are part of a flock under the care of our Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who has appointed human shepherds to guide us. The importance of the shepherd is evident, as sheep require constant care, …


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