Jesus, the good shepherd – The I Am series E4

How does Jesus fulfil the role of the good shepherd? How does the use of shepherding imagery in John 10 compare to how it is used in Ezekiel 34?In this episode we're joined by special guest Michael Pfundner to explore John 10, where Jesus identifies himself as both the good shepherd and the gate for the sheep. We explore the significance of Jesus' statement in relation to Old Testament use of sheep and shepherding imagery, such as that found in Psalm 100 and Ezekiel 34. The discussion also touches on New Testament examples including the parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18. We consider the responsibility of church leaders today to shepherd their flocks well, and the responsibility of the sheep, believers in Jesus, to learn to both discern and follow God's voice.Timestamps(00:00) - Intro (02:15) - Is Jesus claiming to be God when he says 'I am'? (04:25) - Shepherding imagery throughout Scripture (08:42) - Comparing Ezekiel 34 and John 10 (14:32) - The parable of the lost sheep in Matthew 18 (16:57) - 1 Peter 5: the pastors of the church as shepherds (19:09) - What does Jesus mean when he says 'I am the gate'? (21:57) - What would Jesus say today? (23:22) - Why do we need Jesus’ protection? (26:27) - Good shepherds vs bad shepherds (28:07) - The importance of knowing the shepherd and our relationship with Jesus (30:12) - The intimacy of God vs the distance of the hired hand in John 10 (34:37) - Personal reflections Rooted:Rooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.Send us your questions!We'd love to hear from you.Submit your questionBible Society:The Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.Bible Society socials: FacebookInstagramX (formerly Twitter) Disclaimer: This is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.#Gospel #IAM #GoodShepherd  #Jesus #Discernment #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast Everyday Faith BibleLet Scripture transform every part of your life with the Everyday Faith Bible.Created in partnership with the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), the Everyday Faith Bible will help you to: Understand Scripture’s real-world context Relate to experiences and emotions in the passage Respond to what you read with practical actionKey features:Up to 1,000 margin annotations throughout the Bible, to encourage ‘head, heart and hands’ confidence in applying Scripture to everyday lifeReal-life stories and quotes from Christian expert practitioners across the UKWhole-page introductions to each genre of biblical writingWhole-page features on important biblical themes