Begin your time with prayer. Ask God to help you understand His Word and apply it to your life.
Read John 10:1-11
1 “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! 2 But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. 5 They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.”
6 Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, 7 so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. 9 Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
Who is speaking in these verses?
Who is He speaking to?
Jesus uses a word picture here. What does He describe Himself as?
Why do you think He refers to Himself that way?
Verse 10 speaks of the enemy (Satan) wanting to steal, kill, and destroy. What are some things in your life that have stolen your joy or robbed your relationship with God?
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, 29 for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand. 30 The Father and I are one.”
How do sheep (believers) know His voice?
What are some examples of how you follow Him?
What do you think vv.28-30 mean? How does that make you feel?
How does the truth of John 10 impact your life?
