Covering John 10:1-13.  In this passage of scripture Jesus uses the metaphor of the relationship between the shepherd and his sheep and emphasizes four key characteristics of this relationship in order to teach the audience about the relationship Jesus came to have with those who follow him: 1) They know his voice 2) He goes out before them and they follow 3) He takes the sheep to places where they can feed and be safe, and 4) the good shepherd will give his life for his sheep.