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JOHN 10
THE MESSAGE BY JESUS (10:1-21)
The wrong way, climbing over a wall (10:1):
The right way, entering through the gate (10:2-6):
The meaning (10:7-18): He explains his illustration by giving the characteristics of three kinds of individuals.
Characteristics of the Good Shepherd (10:7, 9, 10b-11, 14-18):
His relationship with the sheep (10:7, 9, 10b-11, 14-18)
He is the entrance to their salvation (10:7).
He allows them to go in and out, and find green pasture (10:9).
He gives them life in all its fullness (10:10b).
He lays down his own life for them (10:11).
He knows his sheep and they know him (10:14).
His relationship with the Father (10:15-18)
He knows his Father, and the Father knows him (10:15-16).
He is loved by His Father (10:17).
He is given power by the Father to lay down his life and take it up again (10:18).
Characteristics of thieves and robbers (10:8, 10a):
Characteristics of a hired hand (10:12-13)
He forsakes the sheep in time of danger (10:12).
He cares nothing for the sheep (10:13).
The mixed views (10:19-21):
Some say he is insane (10:19, 20b).
Some say he is demon-possessed (10:20a).
Some question whether he would be able to heal if he were in fact demon-possessed (10:21).
THE MALICE AGAINST JESUS (10:22-39):
First attempt (10:22-31)
His words (10:25-30)
He says they are not his sheep (10:25-26).
He says his sheep listen to him (10:27).
He says his sheep will never perish and are eternally secure (10:28-29).
He says he and the Father are one (10:30).
Their wickedness (10:22-24, 31):
Second attempt (10:32-39)
His words (10:32-38)
He says they refuse to believe in the Scriptures (10:32-36).
He says they should believe in his miracles (10:37-38).
Their wickedness (10:39):
THE MEETING WITH JESUS (10:40-42):
The place (10:40):
The people (10:41-42):