John 10:1-6

Daily S.O.A.P. Prompts

S – What verse stands out to me today?

O – What is God revealing about Jesus?

A – How should this change my life today?

P – What is my prayer in response?

Scripture

(John 10:1-6, NLT) “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! 2 But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. 5 They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.” 6 Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant…”

Observation

• The thief is a robber and sneaks over the wall of the sheepfold.

• The shepherd is the one who enters through the gate, unlike the thief.

• The gatekeeper opens the gate to the shepherd.

• The sheep recognize the voice of the shepherd and come to him when he calls.

• The shepherd knows his sheep each by name. He leads them out of the sheepfold.

• After the shepherd has gathered his flock, he leads them by going ahead of them, and they follow because they know his voice. This phrase is mentioned 3 different times.

• They won’t follow a stranger because they don’t recognize his voice. People are confused by the metaphor.

Application

• Time with the shepherd is essential to be able to recognize him and his voice.

• We must be careful not to follow the wrong voice.

• A leader goes before those he/she leads.

Prayer

Jesus, you are the good shepherd. As I spend time with you, help me to know and follow your voice. Protect me from the voice of the enemy. Lead and guide me in every step I take. In Jesus’ name, amen!

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