Free group study handout
John 10: Group Study Handout
How to use: read John 10 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Jesus describes the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep in the Parable of the Sheepfold. He states that anyone who enters through another way is a thief and a robber (vv. 1-6).
Key verse
“The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.”
John 10:10 (WEB)
Outline
- John 10:1–6 The Parable of the Sheepfold
- John 10:7–10 Jesus as the Door
- John 10:11–16 Jesus as the Good Shepherd
- John 10:17–21 Division Among the Jews
- John 10:22–30 Claim of Unity with the Father
- John 10:31–39 Accusations of Blasphemy
- John 10:40–42 Ministry Beyond the Jordan
Discussion questions
- In v9, what does Jesus say will happen to those who enter through him?
- What does Jesus mean by 'the good shepherd' in v11?
- In vv. 27-28, what does Jesus imply about the relationship between him and his sheep?
- In v30, what is the implication of Jesus saying, 'I and the Father are one'?
- How do you respond when you hear a voice that calls you, like the sheep do in v3?
Go deeper
Passages that echo John 10: Psalm 23, John 14, John 6.
Before next time: read John 11.