OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 WEDNESDAY: THE GOOD SHEPHERD

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING JOHN 10:11-14

11. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

12. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

13. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

14. I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 7 September 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

One of the functions of a shepherd is to direct the sheep to where there is good pasture and a stream, so that they can be well nourished. Jesus does this and many other functions as the Good Shepherd.

Many teens miss out by choosing the wrong career and making bad decisions in critical areas of life. My child, anyone who makes Jesus his/her Shepherd cannot make wrong decisions because He would lead such a fellow in the right path.

It is however unfortunate that some Christians claim Jesus as their Shepherd, yet make wrong decisions. Such people are goats because Jesus said in John 10:27 that: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

If you have Jesus as your Shepherd, He will lead you in all things, provided you hear His voice and follow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 REFLECTION

Are you a sheep?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 HYMN

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear;
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer
Oh! what peace we often forfeit,
Oh! what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.

2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Can we find a Friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrow share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.