20230430 | EASTER | Closer & Closer | A Good Shepherd Is Better Than A Great Shepherd

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The Passage : John 10:1-10
The One Thing: Jesus is better than a Great Shepherd. He’s a Good Shepherd.

Growgroup Discussion Starters
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K1 How did God speak to you in this Sunday’s teaching?

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G1 Jesus uses the image of a shepherd with sheep. Why did he use this particular image?
G2 How do the two picture lessons of a shepherd and a gate complement each other in this parable? In what way does Jesus protect us (as a gate)? In what way does he provide for us as a shepherd?
G3 John 10:9 | What might Jesus be getting at when he talks about “coming in and going out and finding pasture?”
G4 Jesus is great (Col. 2:9-10). What does this mean?
G5 Jesus is good (John 10:11). What does this mean? Discuss why both are important (great and good). What would it look like if Jesus was one without the other?
G6 Dan talked about crashing (physically exhausted) after a few busy weeks. In your day to day life what symptoms indicate if you’re (a) following Jesus or (b) racing ahead and expecting him to catch up with you?
G7 John 10:10 | Who are the thieves and robbers in your life? In other words, what is stealing, killing or destroying in your life?

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S1 Practice listening prayer with John 10:10: Asking Jesus what, in your life or practices or habits, right now, is stealing, killing and destroying you? Take time in quiet and listen to his answer. Write it down. Then ask him in what way does he want to replace these things with “abundant life”. Take time in quiet and listen to his answer. Write it down.