My Sheep Hear My Voice!

Main message: Jesus is the good shepherd whose sheep recognize and follow his voice; believers learn to hear and obey that voice through relationship with him. Obedience is hearing plus doing, and when unsure we should continue in the last clear word from God while seeking scripture, prayer, and wise counsel.

Key points:

• Illustration: shepherds in Israel showed how sheep respond only to their own shepherd’s call.
• Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10); Christians can discern his voice from strangers.
• Know God’s voice by spending time in Scripture and prayer—intimacy produces recognition.
• Walk in obedience: hearing must lead to doing.
• If you don’t hear a new word, keep doing the last thing God told you and seek wise counsel.

Scriptures mentioned: John 10, John 10:27, Proverbs 3:6, Psalm 23