Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）
Jesus as the Door of the Sheep
Text: John 10: 9
JESUS AS THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP
Lovingly and tenderly, Jesus spoke to all who would listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd.
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.”
John 10:9
1. “I am the door”
a. This statement was repeated (John 10:7, 9).
b. A statement is sometimes repeated for the following reasons:
i. For assurance
ii. For confirmation
iii. For emphasis
2. The significance of Jesus being “the door”
a. His loving care is clearly expressed.
b. He shows tremendous involvement in looking after the sheep.
c. He places Himself in danger of being attacked by wild animals.
d. He stands ready to defend the flock by all means.
3. “If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved”
a. This was a gentle invitation to people to come and believe in Jesus.
b. Jesus would take them as His sheep; they become part of His flock.
c. The person who believes will be saved (he will be given salvation and eternal life..
4. “And will go in and out and find pasture”
a. The believer will now be one of the sheep of the Good Shepherd.
b. The Good Shepherd would lead them
i. Going in.
ii. Going out.
iii. The Good Shepherd would be on hand to lead His flock personally.
iv. This verse must not be misread as if the sheep can do what he wishes to!
5. “And find pasture”
a. The Good Shepherd would lead His flock to good pasture land.
b. The sheep would be protected and be well-fed when they follow the Good Shepherd carefully.
经文：约翰福音10：9
耶稣是羊的门
耶稣慈爱与温柔地对所有愿意倾听好牧人声音的人说话。
“我就是门，凡从我进来的，必然得救，并且出入得草吃。”
《约翰福音10：9》