“This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.”
John 10:6-7 KJV
Jesus told the Pharisees this parable even though they didn’t understand a word of what He meant. So Jesus went over it again, “I speak to you eternal truth: I Am the Gate for the flock.” They didn’t understand the allegory of the old covenant law as the sheepfold that became the religion of Judaism, like a pen that confined the people. Christ is the Gate that not only allowed everyone in, but He let them out in the new covenant to enjoy all the riches of the pasture. The Holy Spirit is the Gatekeeper and the false prophets and Pharisees are the thieves and robbers. Jesus is the Shepherd, the Gate and the Pasture. As the Gatekeeper, the Holy Spirit brings us to the Father and His Kingdom. As the Shepherd, Jesus cares for us and shows us His loving heart. Let’s believe and receive His loving care. Amen!
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