John 10:14-18

"Jesus said, 'I am the good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father - and I lay down my life for the sheep.  I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen.  I must bring them also.  They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.  The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life - only to take it up again.  No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord.  I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again.  This command I received from my Father."

Several Points to Ponder

*  Jesus knows us as well as God knows Jesus

*  I have other sheep, not of this pen is referring to the Gentiles

*  There is one flock and one shepherd

*  Jesus willingly and with authority goes to the cross