The Shepherd and Gate of SalvationThe Shepherd and Gate of SalvationSeries: The LIFE of the Good Shepherd Series: The LIFE of the Good Shepherd

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Sunday, August 8, 2004Sunday, August 8, 2004Larry CantrellLarry Cantrell

John 10:7-10John 10:7-10

Devotion to God’s WordDevotion to God’s WordPsalm 95:5-8 (NIV)Psalm 95:5-8 (NIV)

5 The sea is his, for he made it, 5 The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; 7 for he is our God 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice, Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, 8 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in as you did that day at Massah in the desert,the desert,

The Shepherd and Gate of SalvationThe Shepherd and Gate of SalvationObservations of the ShepherdObservations of the Shepherd

• The Shepherd enters by the gate.The Shepherd enters by the gate.

• The hired hand assists the Shepherd by opening The hired hand assists the Shepherd by opening the gate.the gate.

• The Shepherd speaks to the flock.The Shepherd speaks to the flock.

• The Shepherd calls out the name of the sheep.The Shepherd calls out the name of the sheep.

• The Shepherd leads the sheep out of the pen to The Shepherd leads the sheep out of the pen to eat and drink.eat and drink.

• The Shepherd does not leave behind any sheep.The Shepherd does not leave behind any sheep.

• Once all the sheep have left the sheep pen, the Once all the sheep have left the sheep pen, the shepherd moves ahead of the flock.shepherd moves ahead of the flock.

• The Shepherd leads by sight and sound.The Shepherd leads by sight and sound.

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Jesus is our GateJesus is our Gate

Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the replacement of MosesJesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the replacement of MosesJohn 1:45 (NIV)John 1:45 (NIV)45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

John 5:46 (NIV)John 5:46 (NIV)46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me.46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me.

Jesus replaces the TempleJesus replaces the TempleJohn 2:19-22 (NIV)John 2:19-22 (NIV)19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in 19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.” three days.” 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and 20 The Jews replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” 21 But the temple he had spoken you are going to raise it in three days?” 21 But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples of was his body. 22 After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken.words that Jesus had spoken.

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Jesus is our GateJesus is our Gate

Jesus is the light of the worldJesus is the light of the worldJohn 8:12 (NIV)John 8:12 (NIV)

12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but

will have the light of life.”will have the light of life.” Jesus is the way and the only way to the FatherJesus is the way and the only way to the Father

John 14:6 (NIV)John 14:6 (NIV)

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.one comes to the Father except through me.

The Shepherd of His FlockThe Shepherd of His Flock

The Thief comes…The Thief comes…

How do we protect ourselves?How do we protect ourselves?

1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV)1 Peter 5:6-7 (NIV)

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.him because he cares for you.

The Shepherd of His FlockThe Shepherd of His Flock

How do we protect our children?How do we protect our children?

LLearn to Teach and to Admonish earn to Teach and to Admonish

IInvolve Othersnvolve Others

FFinancial Stewardshipinancial Stewardship

TTrain for Ministryrain for Ministry

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Jesus gives LIFEJesus gives LIFE• Jesus is balm when you are broken.Jesus is balm when you are broken.• Jesus is a drink when you are thirsty.Jesus is a drink when you are thirsty.• Jesus is rest when you are weary.Jesus is rest when you are weary.• Jesus is peace when you are troubled.Jesus is peace when you are troubled.• Jesus is protection when you are threatened.Jesus is protection when you are threatened.• Jesus is high esteem when your esteem is low.Jesus is high esteem when your esteem is low.• Jesus is bright confidence when the cloud of Jesus is bright confidence when the cloud of doubt descends.doubt descends.

The Lord’s InvitationThe Lord’s Invitation

John 1:16 (NIV)John 1:16 (NIV)16 From the fullness of his grace 16 From the fullness of his grace

we have all received one blessing after we have all received one blessing after another.another.

Searching the Hearts and Equipping the Saints

Ministry Priorities…1. Recruiter (Deacons)2. Children Education Team

• Coordinators, Teachers, Training for Teachers and Teacher Assistants

3. Greeters4. Parking Attendants5. Men’s Ministry