The Son of God reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd Who cares for His sheep

The Son of God reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd Who cares for His sheep:

1. The care of the Good Shepherd
2. The people employed by the Good Shepherd
3. The food provided by the Good Shepherd

Questions to think about during the sermon:
Point 1:

1. Why do the people follow Jesus? What are they looking for? How does that fit in with what Jesus has been
   teaching them?
2. How do Matthew and Mark describe Jesus teaching and healing? What information does John add that
   emphasizes God’s good care over us?
3. What does John want us to see in the picture of Jesus feeding the five thousand?
   Point 2:
4. Who does Jesus put to work in our text? What makes this special?
5. What does Jesus teach in our text that is important for office bearers and for all church members?
6. What does Jesus teach us about helping each other?
   Point 3:
7. What kind of bread does the Lord Jesus feed to the people in our text? Why is that important