Week 5
I AM__ “THE Good Shepherd”
INTRODUCTION
How many of you have ever felt lost? Maybe you were lost as far as it pertains to directions
and traveling somewhere or maybe it was just a feeling of not knowing where you are going
in your life, essentially your purpose. Both situations can be scary! There is really nothing like
being lost, but the good news is that there is relief from it. Maybe you find relief by stopping
to ask for directions or seeking counsel from someone you trust, or maybe you spend time in
prayer, seeking the ultimate direction-giver and life-guider that there is: GOD!
Whenever you feel lost you have a heavenly Father who is always looking out for you and
wants to see you on the right path, not lost. All you have to do is seek Him and ask for His
help.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Read John 10:11–18
“The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep”
1. Jesus has laid down His life for you. How has your life been changed by this simple
truth?
Read Psalm 23:1–6
“He makes sure we lack nothing”
2. Have you ever felt like your needs are not being meet? How did you respond?
3. Why does God always give us what we need and not always what we want? Explain a
situation where this happened in your life.
“He doesn’t abandon us”
4. Have you ever felt completely alone? Explain.
5. Looking back on that feeling of loneliness, can you see where God was with you?
“He Disciplines His Sheep”
6. In what ways do you wonder from God?
7. Has He ever disciplined you for it? How did you react to the discipline?
Read Ezekiel 34:16
“He heals His injured Sheep”
8. How has Jesus healed you? Explain.
9. Why does Jesus not want us injured and suffering? Why must we seek Him for
healing?
“The Good Shepherd goes after His lost sheep”
10. Why is Jesus so determined to reach ALL of the lost?
11. Have you experienced Jesus looking for you? How did Jesus find you?
ACTION STEP
For your action step this week, make an intentional effort to think about the lost people in
your life! Jesus is relentless in His search for the lost, and we need to have that same attitude.
Make a list of people in your life that are currently lost and need to start a relationship with
Jesus as a believer found in Him. Spend some time in prayer asking God to give them His
spirit of wisdom and revelation as well as give you the opportunity to share your story and
encourage them to take their next steps. Then, take a step out of your comfort zone and
invite them out for coffee, dinner, or give them a call! Even if you are nervous, believe that
God will use each opportunity for His good.
Take Next Steps + Pray Together + Take Care of Each Other = Community Groups!