The Real Reason People Miss Jesus

Message Title: The Real Reason People Miss Jesus

Now I See, John 10

Speaker: Josh Arnaldo

Series: Journey Through the Gospel of John

Key verses: John 10:22-42

Sermon Notes:

1.As the Gate, Jesus offers protection and provision.
2.The Good Shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.
3.Knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Jesus.
4.The first step toward following Jesus is admitting your need.
5.Our security rests in the Shepherd’s hands.
6.The Good Shepherd is God Himself.

Follow-up Questions from Sunday:

1. Read John 10:7–18. What do the pictures of Jesus as the Gate and Good Shepherd teach us about His relationship with His sheep?
2. Read John 10:22–27. The religious leaders knew a lot about God and had seen Jesus’ works, yet they still missed Him. What can keep us from truly knowing and following Jesus?
3. Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice… and they follow me” (v.27). Why can admitting our need for Jesus be difficult? Where are you tempted to rely on yourself instead?
4. Read John 10:28–30. What does Jesus promise His sheep? How does knowing you are held in His hands change the way you face uncertainty or difficulty?
5. Read John 10:30–39. Why did Jesus’ words provoke such a strong response? What does this passage reveal about who Jesus is?

Closing/Application:

What is one practical way you can depend more on Jesus this week instead of trying to “shepherd” yourself?