Jesus describes Himself as the ____ who lays down His life for His sheep (John 10: 11, 14).

• A. Lamb of God
• B. Good Shepherd
• C. Great Shepherd
• D. Shepherd

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is Jesus’ self-identification as the one who leads, cares for, and sacrificially gives himself for those who belong to him. In this passage, Jesus declares, I am the good shepherd, and the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. That combination of intimate knowledge of the flock, personal care, and sacrificial love is what the title “Good Shepherd” conveys most clearly in this verse. It ties together guidance, protection, and the readiness to give up life for the sheep, which is the heart of his mission.

Other titles exist in Scripture, but they don’t match this exact declaration in this verse. Lamb of God highlights Jesus’ role as the sacrificial lamb who takes away sin, a powerful image in other parts of Scripture but not the specific self-designation being used here. Great Shepherd appears in other books to emphasize ongoing leadership and care, but it’s a distinct title from this passage. Shepherd alone is too generic and does not express the explicit “good shepherd” quality and the stated purpose of laying down his life for the sheep that Jesus names in this context.

So, the term Good Shepherd best fits the verse’s emphasis on Jesus’ identity as the one who cares for and willingly sacrifices himself for his flock.