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Jesus: “I Am The Door” (John 10:7, 9) Jesus uses a parable to show His compassionate care; He is like a shepherd that lay at or guarded the door of the sheepfold for the protection of his sheep. |
Jesus: “I Am The Door” (John 10:7, 9)
Jesus uses a parable to show His compassionate care; He is like a shepherd that lay at or guarded the door of the sheepfold for the protection of his sheep.
- He is the only door
- These statements continue to point to His exclusivity as the savior of the world (Acts 4:12).
- They should remind us that it is always God’s way which leads to blessing or any other that leads to destruction (cf. Deut. 11:26-28; Matt. 7:13-14, 24-27, 12:30).
- Many look for or try to create another way, but such won’t work (Rom. 10:1-3).
- He is the door of opportunity
- This door leads to salvation (v9 – shall be saved; John 3:16; Heb. 9:12).
- This door leads to blessing (v9-10 – find pasture, abundant life; Eph. 1:3).
- He is the door of access
- Suggests security as access is limited; He guards the door and keeps out enemies.
- Accessibility – He is open or accessible: not secretive or uninviting; announces Himself as the welcoming door (Matt. 11:28-30); sets Himself in contrast to the Pharisees (Matt. 23:13). Open door to all who avail themselves of it (John 10:9, 8:31-32; 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 Tim. 2:4; Mark 16:16).
