Sheepfold, The

Sheepfold, The (1)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

This week Derek looks at the Parable of the Good Shepherd and His sheepfold. Jesus used this parable in revealing His relationship with His sheep—those who follow Him. Derek explains the identity of the various elements of this parable: namely, that of the shepherd, the sheep, the sheepfold, the doorkeeper, and the owner. See how this parable applies to you.

Sheepfold, The (2)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Today Derek identifies the door of the sheepfold, who is Jesus, the only way to enter. Jesus made this clear in the parable, but then He also said that He was the shepherd. Derek takes this paradox, “How can He be both the door and the shepherd?” He reveals that Jesus as the door is Jesus crucified; whereas Jesus as the shepherd is Jesus resurrected.

Sheepfold, The (3)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Sheepfold, The (4)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

Going back to the Parable of the Sheepfold in John 10, Derek gives three distinctive marks of those sheep that belong to Jesus. They have entered into the sheepfold by the door—through Jesus’ death and resurrection—through His blood. They hear the voice of the shepherd and they follow Him. This speaks of a direct, personal relationship, and also speaks of obedience to the Lord.

Sheepfold, The (5)

Host, Stephen Mansfield

In concluding this week’s teaching, Derek discusses those who the Lord has set as under-shepherds to watch over His flock. The marks of the true shepherds are: they speak God’s Word, they set an example of faith to point people to Christ, and they keep watch over the souls of God’s people.