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As the good shepherd, Jesus would die for his sheep and protect them from all predators and thieves (10:1, 8, 11; see Ezekiel 34:22–23).
The Father's power, shown through Jesus, keeps his sheep safe. No one can steal from Jesus those who trust in him. This is because no one is stronger than Jesus. Their security depends on Christ, not their own efforts.
The word translated as snatch suggests violence (as in John 6:15).
In his final public statement in this Gospel, Jesus gave a clear and complete declaration about who he is (10:30). He spoke openly about his unity with the Father.
This statement brought his public teaching to a high point and made his identity unmistakable.
Chapter 10 continues the series of feast sermons (see study note on 5:1–10:42). Here, the setting is the Feast of Dedication. The timing of this feast is important for understanding the story (see study note on 10:22).
Following Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship Preaching to a Tough Crowd Security and Obedience The Shepherd
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Bad Treatment Character of Saints: Following Christ Dealing with Death Faith: Produces Those Who are not Christ's Have Not Following Jesus God Speaks to You Hearing God Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Shepherd, Jesus the True: His Sheep he Knows Jesus, the Christ: Teaches in the Temple (At Jerusalem) at the Feast of Dedication Life: Everlasting Listening to God Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Sheep: Flocks of Followed the Shepherd Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Knows Walking with Jesus