The effect of such a view is to deny that the record was written by the apostle john or by any inspired. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not. John chapter 10 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. In hebrews chapter one god the father is declaring his son as god. David my servant shall be king over them, says almighty god by the mouth of ezekiel. John 10, new international version niv the bible app. What does the chapter 16 of the gospel of mark tell us about the we in verse two of the gospel of john chapter 20 and why mary went to the tomb. Woe to the shepherds of israel who feed themselves. He is telling the doubters that he is one with god, that he knows his followers, and that they know him verse 2627. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham.
The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. Truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbs up some other way he is a thief and a robber. In the fuller quote, smith explains that the shepherd was not a christian man, he was not speaking in the language of the new testament. John differs on the roles of philip and andrew, the proximity of passover, and the allusion to elisha see jn 6. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. Campbell morgan, the gospel according to john london and edinburgh, 1951. John 10 verily, verily, i say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. The story here symbolizes the food that is really available through jesus. This passage continues jesus discussion with the religious leaders of jerusalem, seen in chapter 9. What did jesus mean when he said, i and the father are one john 10. The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in the infinity of allmighty power the son is one with the father.
John 10 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth verse by verse bible study of john chapter 10 in plain english that everyone can understand. Apr 02, 2012 gospel of john chapter 10 bible study clarence hardin. At the end of chapter 9, jesus was debating those who objected to his giving sight to a man born blind john 9. Chapter 10 also seems to have a foretelling of jesus as being the way to eternal life. The purpose of johns gospel 30 jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book.
The last verses have told of power greater than all, and these words are an assertion that in. Verses 22 30 are followed by a rejection of jesus, including an attempt to stone him vv. Introduction our text in john chapter 10 is best introduced by this old testament text in ezekiel chapter 34. The arians affirm that the sense of this passage is, my father and i are the same, in power and in will. Millard p325 describes how liberal skeptics argued that the gospel of john was actually written after ad 150. He causes so much controversy in jerusalem that the jewish religious leaders surround him and ask him to tell them plainly if he is the christ. He is continuing a strand of teaching from earlier in the chapter. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted judas, the son of simon iscariot, to betray jesus. It is not an organization, movement, or a unique doctrine, but the name applied to the teachings.
The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy i am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. The verse is the expression, once again, but now with special reference to judgment, of the thought with which the discourse opened, and which runs as a current through the whole. The purposes of this wolf are the same as those of the thief in verse 10, and in the allegory he is the same. Verses 2230 are followed by a rejection of jesus, including an attempt to stone him vv. John uses a different word for illustrative speech than the parable of the synoptics, but the idea is similar. In verse 20, those who heard this discourse were aware of jesus healing the blind man. Jesus is described in the gospel as god s only son. The bad shepherd a hireling will not defend the sheep and thinks the flock exists for his benefit, but the good shepherd. John passes directly from the word of judgment in 9. Jesus said unto her, thou hast well said, i have no husband. The only difference between the two verses is that in john 10. The jews understood his meaning, but could not form his words into a full charge against him. It contains the statement of purpose for the whole gospel. Jesus washes his disciples feet it was just before the passover festival.
This shows this message followed his confrontation with the jews in chapter 9. In him is life, and that life is the light of the world. I and my father are one john 10 bible study questions handout john 10. John 10 truly, truly, i say to you, he who does not enter. John 20, new international version niv the bible app. Describe the reaction of the women to seeing the angels from the following verses. John niv jesus washes his disciples feet it bible.
John states the purpose and theme of his gospel in that it was written so that those who read it would believe that jesus is the christ, the son of god and that in. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The gospel of john verse by verse ministry international. Learn what jesus tells them as you study the great shepard in the g. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the father. Did jesus declare himself to be god by saying i and the father. The gospel of john chapter 10 reveals jesus christ as a the good shepherd. John 10 king james version kjv 10 verily, verily, i say unto you, he that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. Gospel of john chapter 10 bible study clarence hardin. Gospel of john chapter 10 free online bible study lessons. The connection of these verses with the last words of john 20. It connotes a new exodus and has eucharistic overtones. Chapter 10 continues uninterrupted from the end of chapter 9.
The transition from chapter 9 to chapter 10 is abrupt. Each chapter is a window into jesus earthly ministry illustrating how the lord fulfilled various spiritual pictures of the messiah found in old testament texts, including the spiritual messages. In fact, all of chapters 7, 8, 9, and the first half of chapter 10 occur in a fairly continuous timeline. Gospel of john chapter 20 free online bible study lessons. There is no mention of sheep or a shepherd in chapter 9 or anywhere in the preceding chapters. What did jesus mean when he said, i and the father are one. John, chapter 10, verse 30 perseus digital library. He is using the same vivid image of sheep to describe his followers from the good shepherd passage 10. John approached his gospel with an intent to illustrate the meaning of jesus ministry on earth rather than strictly relating the events of his life. All the people came to him, and c he sat down and taught them.