LESSON INTRODUCTION
Today we are taking a closer look at developing, intimate relationship through knowledge and establishing stronger partnership.
The parable of the Shepherd and the sheep in the Gospel of John 10 emphasizes the intimate relationship between the shepherd and the sheep. Jesus states, “I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,”indicating a deep, personal connection. This mutual knowledge reflects the spiritual bond between Christ and believers, akin to the relationship between Jesus and the Father.
Lesson Discussion
Brainstorm: The health and strength of an intimate relationship developing into a partnership is determined by level of Communication, Commitment and Compromise between the parties involved.
- Based on our previous discussions, what is the difference between being in (or having) a relationship and being in (or having) a Partnership, with some other person?
- How would you describe Communication, Commitment and Compromise in developing an intimate relationship?
Lesson Text: John 10:1-21:
- In John 10:7-10, who is the Shepherd, Sheep and “All who ever came before me”?
- Why didn’t the Sheep hear them?
- What was the Focal difference, on the sheep, between shepherd and the “thief”?
- How would you describe the communication, commitment and compromise between the hireling and the Sheep?
- How would you describe the communication, commitment and compromise between the shepherd and the Sheep?
Last call
- How would you describe your communication, commitment and compromise level with the person you are in a relationship with?
- Based on your answer above, what would you want to improve on?
If we accept things without Critical thinking without question or without evidence we are not only ignorant we are immoral.
