Joh 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold,

but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. A usurped domination was how the Pharisees sought to enter the kingdom. Jesus had been chosen. They were thieves and robbers. They sought to steal Jesus' place. Joh 10:2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Jesus was the true shepherd of the sheep. He entered in by the calling of God. Jesus came not of himself, but was sent. He did not seek honor for himself. Joh 10:3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. Joh 10:4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. Joh 10:5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. He knows His sheep by name. He calls them , they know His voice, and follow Him. He knows what dangers lay ahead, for Jesus goes before His sheep. His sheep will not follow strangers. They will not hear false doctrine. Joh 10:6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Joh 10:7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. Joh 10:8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. Joh 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Jesus explains the parable to His followers. Jesus is the door. If you seek heaven, you must enter in through Jesus. Many had come before Jesus. They tried to force their way into high positions. These sought to rob the people. The people refused hear them. We have a choice to make. We can be robbed by false doctrine, or enter in by accepting Jesus and be saved. Joh 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. How true this is! The enemy seeks to steal the planted word, kill hope, and destroy the soul. Jesus came to give us abundant life. Joh 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Joh 10:12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are

not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. Joh 10:13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. Jesus shows in such beautiful words His great love for the sheep. I give my life for my sheep. When worldly shepherds see trouble coming, they run, for the sheep do not belong to them. They lose nothing if the sheep are attacked. They protect themselves and run when trouble comes. Joh 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. Joh 10:15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. Here again, Jesus tells of His great love for his sheep. Here again, He tells of His death on the cross, where He lays down His life for His Sheep.. Joh 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. What a Miracle! The Gentiles are added to the fold. Joh 10:17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. Joh 10:18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. Jesus proclaims long before His death, that He will lay His life down . Man did not take Jesus' life. Jesus gave it of His own free will, in obedience to the Father. Joh 10:19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. Joh 10:20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Joh 10:21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? There was a division among the people. They didn't understand Jesus' words proclaiming His death. It wasn't until after His death that they realized His purpose was to give His life for the salvation of the world. But how could He be of the devil? Jesus could open the eyes of a blind man. Joh 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. Joh 10:23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Joh 10:24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Joh 10:25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in

my Father's name, they bear witness of me. He healed the sick, set people free from devils, cleansed the lepers, gave sight to the blind, caused the deaf to hear, the dumb to speak, the lame to walk, and raised the dead to life. Did this not show the people that He was the promised one? Joh 10:26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Sheep(Christians) not only follow the shepherd, (Jesus)but they long to follow Him. They desire to be His follower. The Pharisees did not desire to be led by Jesus. Therefore, they did not believe His words. Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Joh 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. Oh the many benefits of following Jesus. He gives His sheep eternal life. No one can pluck you from God's hand. No man is able. Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one. Joh 10:31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. How this angered the Jews! For Jesus was explaining His unity with the Father. His closeness to God should have been so obvious by the miracles which He performed. How sad the Jews found fault in His words. For the Jews thought He was declaring to be equal with God. The Jews were so angry at His word they were ready to stone Him. Joh 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? Joh 10:33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. Jesus questions their desire to stone Him. They reply, Thou, being a man, makest thyself God. If the Jews had only known Him, they would have felt utterly ridiculous at this charge. Joh 10:34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? Joh 10:35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; Psa 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Indeed the Word does say that we are gods. This left the Jews with nothing to argue about, for Jesus quoted verse from their own scriptures. Joh 10:36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? Joh 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. Joh 10:38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. We've heard the old saying, Actions speak louder than words. Jesus was putting forth a challenge to the people. If they were not going to believe Jesus, at least they could believe the works of the Father. Psa_19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Joh 10:39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, Joh 10:40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. Joh 10:41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. Joh 10:42 And many believed on him there. How the Jews wanted to be rid of Jesus. They wanted to run things. They wanted to be in charge. They didn't want to feel guilt for their wrongdoings. To get rid of Jesus was their intent. Get rid of God and you can live like you want to. Many people feel this way. We have seen such an ungodly surge in our country to remove God and His Word from our schools and other public places. People want to elect leaders that are left winged because their own deeds are evil. They do not want to feel guilt for their sins. So they try to do away with God, My friend, It can't be done. God will remain forever. He always will be! You can push away. You can ignore His presence. But He is still there and He is still in control.

John Chapter 10 Questions

1. Verse 1 Those who enter into the sheep fold without the Father are called _________________________________. 2. In verse 5, Who will the sheep refuse to follow? ____________

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Fill in the blank. Joh 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, __________________________________, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

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Write John 10:10 ______________________________________

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Verse 11 What does the Good Shepherd do?____________________ Verse 13 Why does the hireling flee?_________________________ Verse 18 Fill in the blank. John 10:18 No man taketh it from me, but _________________________________________________.

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Verse 27 What does this verse say of Jesus' sheep? ______________

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Verse 34 Fill in the blank. Is it not written ____________________, I said, Ye are gods?

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Write verse 37. _______________________________________ __________________________________________________