Gospel of John: Knowing the Good News of Jesus

I AM the Door of the Sheep

John 10:1-10

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:9)

Jesus Portrays the Door. (v. 1-2)

• The Only Door – “I am the door.”
  • Not “a” door, “the”
  • Acts 4:12
  • 1 Timothy 2:5
• The Open Door – “If anyone enters”
  • An open door to salvation.
  • Isaiah 55:6
  • John 3:16

Jesus Protects. (v. 3-5)

• The Obligation of Protection. – “If anyone enters by Me”
  • His protection is for His sheep.
  • Revelation 3:20
  • Luke 7:7
• The Outcome of Protection. – “he will be saved,”
  • Those who come to Him will be protected from eternal condemnation.
  • Psalm 91:1-4

Jesus Provides. (v. 7-8, 10)

• Freedom – “will go in and out”
  • True freedom comes in Christ not in corruption.
  • John 8:36
• Food – “and find pasture.”
  • Christ provides for His sheep.
  • Philippians 4:19
  • Psalm 23:1