“Like Sheep without a Shepherd” (Mark 6:30-44)

“LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD”

(Mark 6:30-34)

INTRODUCTION: We are sheep in need of a shepherd.

I. WE MUST SEE THAT WE ARE SHEEP.

II. WE MUST SEEK THE SHEPHERD.

III. WE MUST HEED THE WORD OF GOD.

Questions for Family Review/Discussion:

1. How well-rested are you generally? What are the stressors in your life?
2. What was Jesus’ response when he saw that the people were like sheep without a shepherd? Why did he take this action?
3. What is a worldview? How do we form a worldview? What are some prominent elements of your worldview? Why do most people try to live from a delusional, false worldview?
4. Explain the process of correcting a faulty worldview.
5. What are some characteristics of sheep? Why is it essential that we see ourselves as sheep?
6. Why do we follow shepherds? What kinds of “shepherds” do most people follow? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these shepherds?
7. What qualifies Jesus alone to serve as the true shepherd for us? Give as many reasons as you can?
8. What is the customary effect of our following Jesus as our Shepherd when it comes to the attitudes of other people toward us?
9. Describe several popular views of God today? Why do you think people prefer these to the biblical view of God?
10. Describe your understanding of who God is? How consistently do you live according to this view of God? What changes do you need to make?
11. Describe your view of yourself? How well does this reflect the Bible’s view?
12. Read through Psalm 23. What makes Jesus desirable as your Shepherd?