4: “And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice” (John 10:4). 3: “To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out ” (John 10:3). 2: “But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep” (John 10:2). The Door, the Shepherd and Some Highlights from the Good Shepherd Passage They can open the door and receive Jesus or not. Jesus reveals that every person has a choice. Jesus reveals that there is a door and a shepherd. “He,” “the door” and “the shepherd” are Jesus Christ. This verse reveals the gospel, the good news of Jesus. “But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep” (John 10:2).

For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly (humble) in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Jesus is the good shepherd who gives rest: 30 I and My Father are one” (John 10:28-30). 29 My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. In the same passage, Jesus said, “And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. Those who belong to Jesus belong to the Father. He gives happiness, favor, riches, joy, peace, rest, satisfaction, love, faith, hope, abundance, His glory, His presence and infinitely more.

He gives life to an abundance, to the full, until it overflows. He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.

Jesus the shepherd