Bible Study – John 10

S – But I have other sheep that are not from this sheep pen; I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock, one shepherd.
John 10:16 CSB

O – Commentary:
The other sheep … not of this flock refers to Gentiles who would believe. His coming death would bring them also to the Father. They too will listen to My voice. Jesus continues to save people as they hear His voice in the Scriptures. Acts 18:9–11 illustrates how this works out in the history of the church. “I have many people in this city” (i.e., Corinth), the Lord told Paul. One flock and one Shepherd speaks of the church with believers from Jewish and Gentile “sheep pens” in one body with Christ as Head
, “John,” (https://ref.ly/logosres/bkc?ref=Bible.Jn10.16&off=7&ctx=10%3a16.+~The+other+sheep+%E2%80%A6+not+of+this+flo) in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Jesus moved a lot of paradigm in his lifetime and ministry. The idea that the Gentiles could have a relationship with God was one of the big ones. God was still the God of Israel but also the non Jews. The church today exists because of God’s love for all mankind and Jesus’ willingness to implement a way for all to be in relationship with Him.

R – Heavenly Father, you are God of all. Thank you for you love that covers all mankind. We are grateful that you chose all of us to have relationship with you each day. We step towards you in gratitude and love.