John 10: The Good Shepherd
What is the thief and robber after? Why?
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King James
How do sheep know the shepherd’s voice?
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How are people like sheep, scattered by the sound of strange voices?
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King James
If people didn’t understand Jesus’ analogy, of what value was it?
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King James
How can Jesus be both the door to the sheep pen and also the shepherd?
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King James
Who are the thieves and robbers? Why do Jesus’ sheep not listen to them? Who does listen?
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King James
What does it mean when the thieves do not enter through the gate? How do they get in?
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Who is the thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy? How is Jesus’ purpose different?
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King James
How does the hired hand differ from the thief? What does the hired hand have in common with the good shepherd?
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King James
What truths support the fact that Jesus is the good shepherd, caring for his sheep?
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King James
Who are the sheep of another fold, others who will hear Jesus’ voice?
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King James
Why was Jesus taking his life not an act of suicide?
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King James
What divided Jewish opinion about Jesus? Why did some say he was crazy while other disagreed?
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King James
Of what importance is Hanukkah? Why?
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King James
If the miracles and Jesus’ words were sufficient to reveal his identity, why did people ask for further proof?
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King James
Is it possible to belong to Jesus and not recognize his voice? Why?
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King James
Is it possible to not belong to Jesus and recognize his voice? Why?
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King James
If no thief can steal the sheep who belong to Jesus, what makes Satan’s effort significant?
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King James
In what ways is the Son one with the Father?
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King James
Why did the Jews pick up stones? Did they throw them? Why?
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King James
Why does the Bible say, “You are gods”? How does the life of Christ help our understanding?
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What arguments did Jesus give to validate is relationship with the Father? How well was his message received?
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King James
Where do you think John first baptized? Why that location and not somewhere else?
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King James
Why did so many believe Jesus was the Messiah?