Daily Devotions
My Song In The Night (Gospel of John)
我夜间的歌曲 (约翰福音）
A Further Description of the Shepherd and Sheep Relationship
Text: John 10: 4
A FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE SHEPHERD AND SHEEP RELATIONSHIP
A further description is given about the relationship between shepherd and sheep.
“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.”
John 10:4
1. “And when he brings out his own sheep”
a. This describes the special relationship that exists between the shepherd and his sheep.
b. He brings them up
i. To journey together.
ii. To find pasture.
iii. To feed well in the new pasture.
iv. The shepherd must know what he is doing.
v. He must know where he is going.
vi. The sheep would be totally dependent upon their shepherd.
vii. They would not be able to fend for themselves.
viii. They would not even be able to defend themselves.
2. “He goes before them”
a. This is naturally so.
b. This is expected of the good shepherd.
c. He is the leader and protector of the sheep.
3. “And the sheep follow him”
a. This is quite natural.
b. They hear their shepherd’s voice.
c. All through their life they have followed their shepherd.
d. If He calls, they would instinctively follow Him.
4. “For they know his voice”
a. They know his voice since they were born.
b. They had a very strong relationship established.
c. They would recognise their shepherd’s voice and obey with full trust in him.
经文：约翰福音10：4
更深一层地描述牧人与羊群的关系
以下经节更深入地描述了牧人与羊群之间的关系：
“既放出自己的羊来，就在前头走，羊也跟着他因为认得他的声音。”
《约翰福音10：4》