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What are the two types of shepherds described in the passage?
What are the two types of shepherds described in the passage?
- Hired hands and owners (correct)
- Slaves and masters
- Guardians and caretakers
- Helpers and leaders
How does Jesus view his relationship with his followers, according to the passage?
How does Jesus view his relationship with his followers, according to the passage?
- As a controlling master
- As a caring shepherd (correct)
- As an economic employer
- As a distant overseer
What does the term 'adoption' signify in the context of the passage?
What does the term 'adoption' signify in the context of the passage?
- Becoming part of God's family (correct)
- Being rewarded for accomplishments
- Returning to a previous state
- Being forced into servitude
What happens to the hired hands' attitude towards their job, as illustrated in the passage?
What happens to the hired hands' attitude towards their job, as illustrated in the passage?
What does the author imply about the nature of God's intentions towards freedom?
What does the author imply about the nature of God's intentions towards freedom?
What is the primary way Christ meets the human longing for family permanence?
What is the primary way Christ meets the human longing for family permanence?
What does the Holy Spirit provide as evidence of belonging to God's family?
What does the Holy Spirit provide as evidence of belonging to God's family?
What misunderstanding did the Pharisees have regarding righteousness?
What misunderstanding did the Pharisees have regarding righteousness?
Which statement reflects the nature of God's love in the adoption process?
Which statement reflects the nature of God's love in the adoption process?
According to the discussion, what did Jesus imply about righteousness during the Sermon on the Mount?
According to the discussion, what did Jesus imply about righteousness during the Sermon on the Mount?
What does Jesus represent according to John 10?
What does Jesus represent according to John 10?
Which of the following best describes the character of a thief as opposed to Jesus?
Which of the following best describes the character of a thief as opposed to Jesus?
What does Jesus offer to those who invite him into their lives?
What does Jesus offer to those who invite him into their lives?
How did the child respond after learning about the character of Jesus?
How did the child respond after learning about the character of Jesus?
What misconception do some people have about inviting Jesus into their lives?
What misconception do some people have about inviting Jesus into their lives?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- A child asked the author what Jesus is like, leading to a discussion on the character of Christ.
Christ is a Shepherd, Not a Thief
- Jesus is not there to steal or rob but to give.
- He wants to fill lives with purpose, fulfillment, love, peace, and freedom.
- Some fear God wanting excessive control but He only enters with permission.
- Jesus is a caring owner, not a hired hand, he cares for his sheep.
- He protects and guides his sheep, knowing their hurts and disappointments.
Christ is a Father, Not a Slave Driver
- The relationship with Christ is as close as Jesus' relationship with his Father.
- Christ wants us to be his children, not slaves, and free from fear.
- He doesn't love us based on our actions but for who we are.
- God is a loving father who welcomes us into his family.
- The Holy Spirit is God's proof of our adoption into his family.
Christ Wants Us to Manifest His Grace
- God is the inventor of courage, discipline, and love.
- Pharisees focused on righteousness but missed the point of God's grace.
- It's not about external righteousness but a transformed heart surrendered to God.
- God wants us to manifest his grace, not just outward behaviors.
- Surrender to God's grace for a fresh start and Christ-like character.
- Christ is worthy of adoration, devotion, and service. He is a giver, a caring owner, and a loving father.
- He wants to provide us with qualities we need to live an obedient and successful life.
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