John 10 presents Jesus as the Good Shepherd who truly cares for His sheep. The chapter contrasts Jesus with thieves and hired workers who do not protect the flock. Jesus explains that His sheep know His voice, He leads them, and He lays down His life for them. The chapter also shows division among the people about who Jesus is, some reject Him, others recognize His authority and His works.
Today’s Clarion Call Daily scripture John 10 verses 1 to 10 shows Jesus teaching how to recognize the true Shepherd. He says the true shepherd enters the sheepfold through the door, but a thief climbs in another way. The shepherd’s voice is known by the sheep, and the gatekeeper opens the gate to him. The shepherd calls his own sheep by name, leads them out, and they follow because they recognize his voice. Strangers are avoided because their voice is not trusted. Jesus then explains the picture, He is the door for the sheep. Those who came to steal are thieves, but Jesus came to give life, and life more abundantly. The message is that the church must learn Jesus’ voice, follow His leading, and refuse voices that steal peace, truth, and obedience.
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