Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）
Reiteration of Statements
Text: John 10: 14-15
REITERATION OF STATEMENTS
In order to reinforce the significance of this teaching, Jesus reiterated what He said.
“I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.”
John 10:14-15
1. “I am the good shepherd”
a. This was first mentioned in John 10:11.
b. It is reiterated here for emphasis and impact (John 10:14).
2. “And I know My sheep”
a. This was stated in a slightly different manner but has the same idea.
i. He calls His sheep by name.
ii. And leads them out (John 10:3).
b. It is reiterated here for assurance and comfort.
3. “And am known by My own”
a. This was also stated in a different way but has the same meaning.
i. The sheep hear His voice.
ii. The sheep follow Him, for they know His voice.
b. It is reiterated here to strengthen the sense of certainty of the truth.
4. “I lay down My life for the sheep”
a. This was first stated in John 10:11.
b. This is reiterated here to give an assuring uplift to the heart.
5. A new nuance introduced
a. “As the Father knows Me”
i. Jesus used a simple word to describe the relationship between His Father and Himself.
ii. The word “know” describes a present, here and now, kind of knowledge.
b. “Even so I know the Father”
i. There is a special sense of intimacy about this deep knowledge of each other.
ii. It is as if Father and Son are keeping in close touch with each other all the time.
经文：约翰福音 10：14-15
重申所说的话
为了强化这教训，耶稣重申了祂所说的话。
“我是好牧人，我认识我的羊，我的羊也认识我，正如父认识我，我也认识父一样；并且我为羊舍命。”
《约翰福音 10：14-15》