I Am the Gate

Entrance into security and fellowship The Gate John 10:7-10 (cf. 10:1-6; John 9)

The third (10:9) and fourth (10:11) “I Am” statements are anchored on the figure of speech Jesus used in verses 1-5 of John 10.

But the broader context includes the story of the blind beggar whom Jesus healed on a Sabbath and who was excommunicated by the Pharisees (9:1-34). In His claim, “I am the gate”, he identifies himself as the only way to a full and abundant life.

JESUS, the gate of the sheep (vv. 7-8)

Jesus is not a thief or a robber. Jesus is not a thief or a robber. 1.Jesus, the gate of the sheep (vv. 7-8). Thieves use stealth Thieves use stealth Robbers use force Robbers use force

The sheep are those who listen to his voice. The sheep are those who listen to his voice. 1.Jesus, the gate of the sheep (vv. 7-8). A reference to genuine believers A reference to genuine believers

JESUS, the gate of salvation (v. 9)

Jesus is the way out of a deadly trap. Jesus is the way out of a deadly trap. 2.Jesus, the gate of salvation (v. 9). Trap of Self-sufficiency Trap of Self-sufficiency Trap of Self-centeredness Trap of Self-centeredness

Jesus is the way in to a life of freedom. Jesus is the way in to a life of freedom. 2.Jesus, the gate of salvation (v. 9). Freedom from Sin Freedom from Sin Freedom from Satan Freedom from Satan Freedom from Self Freedom from Self

HANGAR 61 in 1959 Stapleton, Colorado

HANGAR 61 in 2001 Stapleton, Colorado

HANGAR 61 in 2011 Stapleton, Colorado

JESUS, the gate of satisfaction (v. 10)

The thief steals, kills, and destroys. The thief steals, kills, and destroys. 3.Jesus, the gate of satisfaction (v. 10). A reference to Satan A reference to Satan

“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.” Psalm 27:4 (KJV) 3.Jesus, the gate of satisfaction (v. 10).

Jesus came to give a full and meaningful eternal life. Jesus came to give a full and meaningful eternal life. 3.Jesus, the gate of satisfaction (v. 10).

"My idea is to have nothing left. Absolutely nothing…Money is counterproductive – it prevents happiness to come." Karl Rabeder 47 years old 47 years old Austrian Millionaire Austrian Millionaire giving away all his wealth giving away all his wealth

"For a long time I believed that more wealth and luxury automatically meant more happiness. I come from a very poor family where the rules were to work more to achieve more material things, and I applied this for many years.” Karl Rabeder 47 years old 47 years old Austrian Millionaire Austrian Millionaire giving away all his wealth giving away all his wealth

"More and more I heard the words: 'Stop what you are doing now – all this luxury and consumerism – and start your real life'," he said. I had the feeling I was working as a slave for things that I did not wish for or need. I have the feeling that there are lot of people doing the same thing." Karl Rabeder 47 years old 47 years old Austrian Millionaire Austrian Millionaire giving away all his wealth giving away all his wealth

“That night I lay awake, broken over my sins. I had lived very selfishly and it had not made me happy.” Christopher Parkening “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.”

“It was then that I asked Jesus Christ to come into my life, to be my Lord and Savior. For the first time, I remember telling Him, ‘Whatever You want me to do with my life, Lord, I’ll do it.’” Christopher Parkening “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.” “the leading guitar virtuoso of our day, combining profound musical insight with complete technical mastery of his instrument.”