“Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:7-9) “I am the door,” in John’s Gospel is one of the eight “I am” statements believers receive to the divinity and unique nature of Jesus Christ. Jesus uses the familiar sheep and shepherd imagery as he does throughout Scripture, and it is important to note why these are consistent biblical themes. Sheep need such focused care as they are creatures prone to wander. These animals spend their days grazing from place to place without ever … [Read more...]