John 10:7
Jesus therefore said to them again, “Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep’s door.
In John 10:7, Jesus is speaking to a group of people and telling them that he is the door for the sheep. This metaphorical statement is part of a larger discourse where Jesus uses the imagery of a shepherd and his sheep to explain his role as the Messiah and Savior.
In the context of the passage, Jesus is contrasting himself with false shepherds who do not care for the sheep and who lead them astray. Jesus says that he is the only way for the sheep to enter into safety and salvation. By calling himself the "sheep's door," Jesus is emphasizing that he is the only means by which the sheep can enter into a relationship with God and receive eternal life.
Just as a door provides access to a house, Jesus provides access to God. He is the only way to enter into a relationship with God, and through him, we can experience forgiveness of sins and eternal life. This statement also underscores the idea that Jesus is a protector of his followers, just as a door protects those inside a house from harm.
Jesus' statement in John 10:7 is a powerful and profound metaphor that highlights his unique role as the Savior and the only way to God.
