I am the door

​Jesus was an amazing teacher. He would take daily life examples to create spiritual conversation. He used parallels, parables, and allegories to depict spiritual truths. In his seven “I am” sayings recorded in John's Gospel, Jesus teaches all we need to know for salvation.

This Sunday we look at his statement; “I am the door” or “gate”. The Greek word Thyra can be translated either way as it means “passageway”. Jesus is the door/gateway through which the sheep go out and in, and He brings salvation to those who follow his guidance.

John 10:9-10 says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

Jesus here is contrasting Himself with the Pharisees and religious rulers of the day. They were bad shepherds and false leaders who were acting as gatekeepers of the temple, preventing people from coming to God and trying to stop people from following Jesus. So Jesus uses this imagery to clearly depict that He is the one who reconciles people to God. May we all come to God through him and enjoy the green pastures (abundant life) he promises.

I find myself singing… “Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice. Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the people rejoice. Oh, come to the father through Jesus the son, and give Him the glory great things he has done!” … last verse: “He opened the life gate that all may Go in!”

See you Sunday,
Rev. Tanya