John Discussion Questions for Class #15
Text: John 10:1-42
1. In verses 7 and 11, Jesus refers to Himself as "the door" and "the good Shepherd". Why does He call himself the door and the good Shepherd (see Hebrews 13:20-21)?
2. Who do the sheep in the sheepfold represent and how do they respond to the Shepherd?
3. What will the sheep not do?
4. Who do the thieves and robbers represent?
5. What is the hireling and what is his problem?
6a. Who do the "other sheep" represent (verse 16)?
6b. There are some religions (such as Jehovah Witnesses, Mormons, etc.) that teach verse 16 refers to two flocks of believers. How would you respond to a friend or neighbor who believes this type of doctrine?
7. Why is there a division among the jews in verses 19-21?
8. How does Jesus use the sheep illustration to respond to the jews in verse 24?
9. What is the point Jesus makes in verses 34-36 (see Psalm 82:6)?
10. From verse 41, John "performed no sign" (one translation says "John did not perform a single miracle"), yet he was filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:15). List scriptures that show Christians today can be filled with the Holy Spirit, even though the age of miracles has ceased (1 Corinthians 13:9-10)?
