The Bible Project Daily Podcast Existing or Living. (John 10: 1-21)
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Study Notes:
Existing or Living: Scripture: John 10:1-21
Introduction:
Are you living, or are you just existing? Are you living abundantly, living fully, or are you just existing?
What is the secret to living a life full of meaning? Where is it found?
I believe this question is answered for us in John Chapter 10 vs 1-21.
Background:
Before we look at today’s text, let’s look at the flow of the Gospel of John up to this point.
- Chapters 1-4: Everyone who came into contact with Jesus believed in Him.
- Chapter 5: Unbelief begins to creep in.
- Chapter 6: Doubts about Jesus being the Messiah and Savior arise.
- Chapter 7: At the Feast of Tabernacles, there's division among the people.
- Chapter 8: Leaders try to trap Jesus with the woman caught in adultery; some accuse Him of being demon-possessed.
- Chapter 9: Jesus heals a blind man, causing further opposition from the leaders.
When we open John Chapter 10, Jesus is still in Jerusalem at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles.
Jesus tells an allegory with three scenes within one story:
Analysis and Application:
1. Early Morning Scene (Verses 1-6):
- Jesus explains that the true shepherd enters by the correct door.
- The Pharisees are depicted as thieves and robbers harming the sheep.
- Modern cults and false leaders fit this description, deceiving people and causing harm.
- True shepherd: knows his sheep, calls them by name, and leads them out.
2. Noon Scene (Verses 7-10):
- Jesus contrasts Himself with thieves and robbers.
- He is the door; those who enter through Him will be saved.
- Abundant life involves salvation, freedom, and nourishment:
- Salvation: Being saved from sin and eternal separation from God.
- Freedom: Liberation from restrictive r
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