John 10:1

Step 1

Read God's Word

Look at the passage

John 10:1-10

New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)

The Shepherd and His Flock

10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. ² The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. ³ The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ⁴ When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. ⁵ But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” ⁶ Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them.
⁷ Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸ All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. ⁹ I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. ¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Step 2 
What Does God's Word Say?
List Facts
1 Jesus is telling the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber

Step 3 
What Does God's Word Mean?
Learn the lessons
1 Warning/command - enter the sheep pen (where the Christians reside, church, our hearts, etc) by the gate (Christ) if you come in any other way you are a thief or a robber.


Step 4
What Does God's word mean to me?
Are you trying to find fulfillment in anything but Christ?  Are you leading others astray by encouraging others to do the same?


Step 5
How will I respond to God's Word?
Live it out!

I will choose to only go through Christ the gate to find fulfillment and purpose in my life.  to enter through any other means will only robe me and those around me.