Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd of his sheep, whose protection and love extend to us this day who are united to him by faith.-1. The Good Shepherd's Description -vs. 11- -2. The Hireling's Cowardice -vs. 12-13--3. The Good Shepherd's Flock -vs. 14-16-

Christ's Church is like a building that needs a lot of contractors to work on it.-1. Paul was a skilled master builder. -v.10--2. Christ is our foundation. -v.11--3. Christ's workers build on the Christ-foundation. -v.12-15--Why do we get to participate---What is the reason that Paul could build-- 2 Tim. 1-9-Who asks contractors to come and build-- Mt. 16-18, Gal. 1-15-Who gives rewards to whom for what-- Rev. 11-18

Zechariah chapter 1-18 -- 8-23

Christ's Church is like a building that needs a lot of contractors to work on it.1. Paul was a skilled master builder. (v.10)2. Christ is our foundation. (v.11)3. Christ's workers build on the Christ-foundation. (v.12-15)Why do we get to participate?What is the reason that Paul could build? 2 Tim. 1:9Who asks contractors to come and build? Mt. 16:18, Gal. 1:15Who gives rewards to whom for what? Rev. 11:18

Zechariah chapter 1:18 -- 8:23

Jesus identifies himself as the Good Shepherd of his sheep, whose protection and love extend to us this day who are united to him by faith.1. The Good Shepherd's Description (vs. 11) 2. The Hireling's Cowardice (vs. 12-13)3. The Good Shepherd's Flock (vs. 14-16)

Christ warned us about immaturity in God's co-workers.-1. The Spiritually immature - milk-fed - fleshly - have jealousy-strife. -v.1-3--2. Over-loyalty to certain persons is a sign of immaturity. -v.4-5--3. The mature know their place, and support all glory going to God. -v.6-9--Why are some people good co-workers and others not---Who lives on milk, and what does that mean-- Hebrews 5-11-14-If we chase celebrity Christians, what does it show-- 1 Peter 2-1-5-What must you do to be the greatest in the kingdom-- Luke 22-26

Christ has given us His Spirit so that we know and understand His thoughts, His wisdom and His mind--1. Our access to the thoughts of God. -v.11-12--2. Our ability to know spiritual wisdom. -v.13-15--3. Our incredible gift - the mind of Christ- -v.16--Who are spiritual persons, and who are not---Why are God's thoughts different than ours-- Isaiah 55-8-Who sent the Holy Spirit-- John 15-26, Acts 2-33-How do we gain from the mind of Christ-- Phil. 2-5