Continue with The Fiine Shepherd and the Sheepfolds

Earlier, John the Baptist, like a doorkeeper, identified Jesus as the one whom those symbolic sheep under the Law should follow.  And some sheep, in Galilee and right here in Judea, have recognized Jesus' voice.  To where would he lead 'them out?' And what would result from following him?  Some hearing his illustration ma wonder, because 'they do not understand what he is saying to them.' - JOHN 10:6.

Jesus explains:  "Most truly I say to you, I am the door for the sheep.  All those who have come in place of me are thieves and plunderers; but the sheep  have not listened to them. I am the door whoever enters through me will be saved, and that one will go in and out and find pasturage." -  JOHN 10:7-9.

Clearly, Jesus is introducing something new. His listeners know that he is not the door to the Law covenant, which has existed for centuries. So he must be saying that the sheep he 'leads out' are to enter another sheepfold. With what result? 

Next time: Conclusion of The Fine Shepherd and the Sheepfolds

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