the sheep’s gate john 10:7-9
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The Sheep’s Gate John 10:7-9. The Pasture Pen Lesson 1 – “Only One Gate” Lesson 2 – “For Any M an” Lesson 3 – “You Must Enter” Three Benefits. The Sheep’s Gate John 10:7-9. The Pasture Pen Small enclosure of rocks or brush One opening for a door Shepherd would sleep in the opening - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
The Pasture PenLesson 1 – “Only One Gate”
Lesson 2 – “For Any Man”
Lesson 3 – “You Must Enter”
Three Benefits
The Pasture Pen Small enclosure of rocks or brush One opening for a door Shepherd would sleep in the opening Only one way in What does this teach us about Christianity? What does the gate teach us about Jesus?
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Lesson 1 – “Only One Gate” Jesus is the only way to God – John 14:6 This makes little difference to other religions It is crucial to Christianity Jesus did not claim to merely know the truth but
that He is the Truth Therefore, if there is no Christ, then there is no
way to God, no truth about God, no vitality
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Lesson 1 – “Only One Gate” Hebrews 10:20 Ephesians 2:18 This is contested by thieves and robbers kleptes – stealing cunningly or by stealth –
2 Tim. 3:4-5 lestes – use of force to steal – Revelation 2:15
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Lesson 2 – “For Any Man” Lesson 1 was exclusive Lesson 2 is correspondingly broad John 6:44 looks from the Godward side John 10:9 shows God is not a respecter of any The call of God is not restricted on the basis of
race, education, social position, wealth, achievements, good deeds, or anything
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Lesson 3 – “You Must Enter” This tells us entering is a personal event It is the same as “eat” or “drink” Jesus It means to believe on Him or trust Him The sheep’s door is important This is not an abstract principle Not trusting an object, but a person
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Three Benefits1. Jesus says anyone who enters will be saved
past – justification present – sanctification future – glorification
2. Jesus says anyone who enters in will be safe “in and out” – Hebrew idiom that means security It was a term of peace Deuteronomy 28:6; 1 Kings 3:7; Psalm 121:8
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
Three Benefits3. Jesus says anyone who enters will be satisfied
Psalm 23 Philippians 4:19 Numbers 27:15-17
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9
ApplicationIs Jesus Christ your Good, Great, and Chief Shepherd?
Are you saved, safe, and satisfied only through Him?
The Sheep’s GateJohn 10:7-9