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JOHN 10

THE MESSAGE BY JESUS (10:1-21)

The metaphor (10:1-6): Jesus illustrates his mission on earth by describing two different ways to enter a sheepfold.

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):