THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JOHN - PART XIII

JESUS AS THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND AS ONE WITH THE FATHER

I. Jesus continues His discourses surrounding the Feast of Tabernacles with His Good Shepherd discourse.

B. The image of shepherds is an interesting one, for it combines majesty and humility.

II. Jesus begins with a familiar contrast, between the robber, who would take the sheep away from their rightful owner, and the true shepherd.

II. On the Feast of the Dedication (Hanukkah), which would occur in late December, Jesus then indicates His identity with the Father, presenting as evidence His works, and also indicates that His disciples will have a share in divine life.

C. Jesus indicates that they should know who He is in at least two related ways.