Tucker Presbyterian Church

09/06/2026

09/02/2026

Sermon Discussion Guide (8/30)
John 10:22-42 | "I and the Father are One"

What kind of king is Jesus?

During the celebration of the Maccabean revolt and temple rededication, Jesus reviews his messianic identity and mission with his Jewish countrymen.

Jesus first reminds them that they have not believed him because they are not among his sheep; they are not part of his true people. Those who do believe in Jesus are his sheep and have the privilege of knowing they are perfectly guarded by God the Father with God the Son as their king (see also 1 Chron. 17:12-14).

Jesus's continued identification with the Father led to an attempted stoning for blasphemy, but Jesus pointed out the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders in that Psalm 82 calls its audience "gods" or "sons of the Most High." What is more, Jesus was more than a god or a son of God; he is the son of God who was set apart and sent into the world with the authority, works, and purpose of his Father.

Jesus is no mere earthly ruler; he is the divine shepherd-king and messiah who perfectly guards and governs his people and sacrifices himself so that they might live. John the baptist witnessed to Jesus's identity and mission from the beginning, and Jesus calls us to examine his witness and ask whether we believe as one of his sheep.

Questions for Discussion:

1. In verses 22-30, why don't some people believe?

2. What did Jesus say in verse 30 that the Jews found so offensive? How do these verses fill out this statement? How do verses 28-29 make Jesus's oneness with the Father especially practical?

3. In what sense is it right to refer to someone other than God as a "god" or a son of god (see Psalm 82 referring to either angels or human rulers)? Why did Jesus make this point (vv. 35-36)?

4. What is the effect of bringing up the beginning of John at the end of chapter 10 by referencing John the baptist (vv. 40-42)?

Scriptures for Further Study:
Hebrews 1:1-4; 1 John 2:21-25; Psalm 103:8-13; Isaiah 43:1-13; Matthew 6:9-13; Colossians 1:15-20

08/31/2026

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Our worship this Sunday was centered on Jesus' divine nature as the Son of God. In John 10:30, Jesus said “I and the Father are one.” He is one with and sent by the Father and therefore he assures us that we are his forever (John 10:27-29) because his works are the works of God (John 10:32-38).

08/26/2026

Sermon Discussion Guide (8/23)
John 10:1-21 | The Good Shepherd

The Bible describes Israel's rulers as shepherds. But in this parable, the only Good Shepherd is Jesus; the sheep belong to him and he knows each of them by name, even those from the nations who would later join his fold. Jesus is the only door through which His people may come and go and find blessing and care. He willingly laid down his life on the cross so that his people may live.

All who came before Jesus are hired hands who don't care for the sheep like Jesus does. They are like thieves and robbers who climb the walls to steal, kill, and destroy God's people. Jesus had the Pharisees in mind when he told this parable. There are church leaders today who do not behave as proper under-shepherds of Jesus. Pastors and Elders must reflect the character and works of Jesus, the Great Shepherd, and they must direct the sheep to Jesus and not to themselves.

May all our leaders be sacrificial and serving like Jesus so that we all might experience the blessing of being part of Christ's fold!

Questions for Discussion:

1. In verses 1-6 and 10-15, how does Jesus as the Good Shepherd differ from Israel’s rulers (see also 2 Sam. 7:1-17)? Why do you think Jesus used this figure of speech (see also vv. 19-21)?

2. In verses 7-9, what does it mean that Jesus is “the door?”

3. In vv. 16-18, what other surprising truths does Jesus reveal?

4. In light of this passage, what should we look for in our leaders?

Scriptures for Further Study:
Psalm 146:5-8; Isaiah 29:9-18; Matthew 5:1-16

08/24/2026

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Our worship this morning was focused on Jesus as the Good Shepherd. In John 10:1-21, he contrasts himself with thieves and hired hands, calls his own sheep by name, and lays down his life for them of his own accord. We come to hear his voice and to follow him.

08/20/2026

August 1st-8th, our TPC team of 14 served alongside Gracia Soberana Presbyterian Church in Honduras — praise the Lord for a safe, successful trip! We assisted in the construction of a new school building for the children of the local trash dump workers, made crafts with the kids, and delivered lunch to the workers themselves — men and women who put in long hours for little pay to keep their families fed. Amidst these challenges, they had this verse displayed on a banner above the school "El Senor as mi pastor, nada me falta" that is "The LORD is my Shepard, I shall not want."

08/18/2026

Can you truly see?

Sermon Discussion Guide (8/16)
John 9 | Blindsided

The disciples didn't see that Jesus was about to turn a blind beggar into a sign of his glory. After the blind man received his sight from a distance, the man went out and displayed the glory of Jesus without ever having seen his healer! His neighbors couldn't believe their eyes, and some denied it was the same man. His parents turned a blind eye because they were afraid of being kicked out of the synagogue for confessing Jesus with their son. Some of the Pharisees had already made up in their mind that Jesus was a Sabbath breaker, false prophet, and enemy of Moses. They went farther than the disciples who questioned if the man sinned; they accused the man of being born in utter sin and of following a sinner. Ironically, it was the Pharisees who were blinded by their sin.

The blind beggar became a strong witness for Jesus. His testimony became clearer the more he was pressed; he boldly confessed Jesus while being persecuted and slandered. Although many were blinded by trusting too much in their senses or their knowledge or by fear, the man had the eyes of his heart opened to see Jesus before he even saw him. In the end, the man saw Jesus's face and worshiped him.

May we heed Jesus's teaching that he came into the world to give sight to the blind and to blind those who can see. May we look to Jesus, the light of the world who alone gives true sight. And in beholding him, may we shine his light knowing that the darkness will not overcome it.

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08/17/2026

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