John, Chapter 10

John 10

In summary --

Jesus uses a familiar picture to explain the kingdom of heaven and his role as its gatekeeper.
The large pens (folds) where the sheep were kept at night were places where the sheep would be safe from animals and thieves. During the day, the shepherds could keep watch over them as they grazed. At night, he would put them in these high-walled enclosures that were only open at the gate, where he would sleep. The people of the day and culture understood the role of the shepherd.

My favorite verse --

30 "I and the Father are one."

Again, Jesus plainly tells them he is the Christ.

Something to think about --

It's good to have firm convictions about what you believe. Even so, it is also good to be able to look at new evidence that may challenge what you believe. Looking at new information with an open mind is difficult, but the Truth and God are always up to the challenge.
Letting go of what you know in favor of the truth is always more important than standing your ground in a wrong belief to win an argument.

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