10:1-6
- Who are the characters in the parable of the sheepfold?
- Why does Jesus speak in parables?
- How does Jesus describe those who do not enter through the gate?
- What does Jesus say about the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep?
10:7-18
- What two roles does Jesus say he plays in the parable?
- Who are the thieves and robbers?
- What other relationship(s) does the sheep-shepherd relationship symbolize?
- How does the parable apply to me, those I love, and my relationship with Jesus and the Father?
- What is the significance of “?and authority to take it up again.” in verse 18?
10:19-42
- What is dividing the Jews among themselves?
- What Feast is Jesus attending?
- What is the reason the Jews give for wanting to stone Jesus
- What are Jesus’ arguments that he shouldn’t be stoned?
- Is Jesus behaving like the lamb/sheep?
- How does Jesus end this encounter?
- What does this mean for my own life?
