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We are like sheep and Jesus is our shepherd who keeps us safe.

Today, we’re going to talk about another parable. A parable is just a fancy word for a story. Jesus used parables to teach people important lessons. In this parable, Jesus wanted to teach the people that we are like sheep. He doesn’t mean that we look like sheep but that we act like sheep. Sheep are followers and they depend on a shepherd to lead them to safety. This is true for us, too. We will have people in our lives that want to lead us down the wrong path. This path leads to danger. But, Jesus came to lead us toward safety. He came to die for our sins to save us and he wants to lead us toward the life he has planned for us. So, we need to listen to Jesus, not those friends who are looking for trouble. So, kids, remember that Jesus is our good shepherd who takes care of us. Don’t be like a sheep who listens to the wrong voices. Follow and obey Jesus and you’ll have a safe and happy life.

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Key Points:

  • People are like sheep who need a shepherd. John 10:1-5
  • Jesus is a good shepherd because he died for his sheep. John 10:9-11
  • Everyone who follows Jesus gets to have real life.

Memory Verse:

John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

Talk About It
  1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
  2. What animal do you think is the strongest? Explain. What animal do you think is the weakest? Explain.
  3. Why do sheep need shepherds?
  4. Who is our shepherd? How has Jesus protected you?
  5. Read Deuteronomy 31:6. Identify everything this verse tells us to do. What does this verse say that God does?
  6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?

This is part of the Life of Jesus series.