How Do I Know You’re Real? from John 10:1–21
Layer 1 — Is Jesus a real person? (Did he even exist?)
- Beyond a reasonable doubt? — What do non-Christian sources say? (Josephus; Tacitus)
- Biased witnesses? — Does believing what you saw make you unreliable?
- A stack of books, not just one — Multiple sources, eyewitnesses and the resurrection claim.
- The evidence is there — Is Jesus worth investigating for yourself?
- From the Bible: John 9:1–41; John 10:19–21; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8
Layer 2 — Is Jesus real? (Will he make a real difference to my life?)
- More than knowing he exists — Will I actually listen to his voice? (John 10:1–6)
- Who’s calling the shots? — A shepherd or a thief? (John 10:1–5)
- The gate to life — Jesus offers what we need, and what only he can give. (John 10:7–10)
- The evidence written in blood — The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. (John 10:11–18)
- Which voice will win? — The voice of the shepherd who lays down his life to win yours? (John 10:14–18)
So, what now?
- Will you listen to his voice and follow him?
- Read John’s Gospel with a friend.
- Stay for a coffee and chat.
- Come along to the Life Series this Tuesday.
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me … and I lay down my life for the sheep.” — John 10:14–15
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