Easter · Fourth Sunday of Easter · Year B
John 10:11-18
The Shepherd and His Flock
April 18, 2027
Overview & Insights
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)
The brief exchange between Jesus and the Pharisees in 9:39–41 is only the beginning of a discourse extending (with one interruption) through most of chapter 10. The pattern found in chapters 5 and 6, a miracle followed by a discourse interpreting it, is maintained here as well. What chapter 10 interprets, however, is not the healing of the blind man as such but the events that followed the healing, that is, the former blind man’s expulsion from the synagogue and his confession of faith in Jesus. Two contrasts dominate the chapter: the contrast between the Pharisees and Jesus as shepherds of the people and the contrast between the Pharisees and the former blind man as recipients of Jesus’ message.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Working Preacher: Commentary on John 10:11-18 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary's Good Shepherd Sunday commentary reading the shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:11-18 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the most famous metaphor for Jesus, the good shepherd.
Enduring Word: John 10 Bible Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical study of the Good Shepherd discourse.
BibleHub: John 10:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators (Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and others) gathered on the good shepherd saying.
Precept Austin: John 10 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep resource page collecting word studies and expositions across John 10.
SALT: The Good Shepherd, Easter 4B SALT Project
A progressive lectionary essay helping modern hearers feel the weight of the shepherd image.
Sunday Connection: Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
A Catholic reflection and questions for all ages on the Good Shepherd gospel.
Background & Word Study
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Worship & Prayers
Questions preachers ask
Why is this called Good Shepherd Sunday?
On the Fourth Sunday of Easter Jesus names himself the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep and lays down his life for them, and who has other sheep to gather into one flock.
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on John 10:11-18
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.