The Good Shepherd for Kids: Bible Story & Printables
The story in a nutshell
Jesus said the shepherd enters by the door of the sheepfold, calls his own sheep by name and leads them out, and the sheep follow him, "for they know his voice." Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." When an hireling sees the wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and flees, but Jesus knows His sheep, and they hear His voice.
Read it: John 10:1–18
Memory verseJohn 10:11
Big ideasJesus is the good shepherd · Know and follow His voice · Jesus gave His life for us
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Good Shepherd in the Bible?
You can read it in John 10:1–18.
What is the story of The Good Shepherd about?
Jesus said the shepherd enters by the door of the sheepfold, calls his own sheep by name and leads them out, and the sheep follow him, "for they know his voice." Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." When an hireling sees the wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and flees, but Jesus knows His sheep, and they hear His voice.
What can kids learn from The Good Shepherd?
Big ideas to teach: Jesus is the good shepherd, Know and follow His voice, Jesus gave His life for us.