Jesus, the Good Shepherd
Bible Story

Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Project in classBig-screen mode for Sunday school: large text, full screen and slide clicker support.Lesson kitA 45-minute plan, questions and a printable sheet for Sunday school.

Story summary

Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd". A good shepherd knows each sheep by name, leads the flock to green pastures and clean water, and protects it from danger. Jesus said the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, and that is what he did for us.

Where it is in the Bible: John 10:1-18

Lesson for kids

Jesus knows us by name and cares for us with love every day.

Questions to talk about as a family

After reading, use these questions to help your child remember and apply the story.

  1. What does a good shepherd do for his sheep?
  2. Why did Jesus call himself the good shepherd?
  3. How does Jesus take care of you?

The full story: Jesus, the Good Shepherd

Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." A good shepherd takes care of his sheep, protects them from dangers, and leads them to green fields and clean water.

He knows each little lamb by name and would give His own life for them. We are the little lambs, and Jesus takes care of us with so much love every day!

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep." — John 10:11