QT 17/07/2026 Fri. John 10:1–21 The Shepherd Who Knows Your Name 那位知道你名字的牧人
QT 17/07/2026 Fri. John 10:1–21 The Shepherd Who Knows Your Name
READ: https://www.esv.org/john10:1–21
What if the Creator of the universe knows your name, calls you personally, and gave His life to save you? In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd—the One who leads, protects, and lays down His life for His sheep.
Key Verse
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11, ESV)
In a world filled with competing voices, Jesus offers a comforting picture of His relationship with His people. He describes Himself as both the Door and the Good Shepherd. These images reveal not only who He is, but what He has come to do for us.
Jesus contrasts Himself with thieves and robbers who seek to exploit the sheep. False teachers, worldly influences, and spiritual enemies promise fulfillment but ultimately bring destruction. Jesus says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy" (v. 10). Satan's agenda has never changed. He seeks to lead people away from God and rob them of true life.
But Jesus came for a very different purpose: "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (v. 10). This abundant life is not merely material prosperity or earthly success. It is the rich, eternal life found in a relationship with God—a life marked by forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, and the hope of heaven.
One of the most beautiful truths in this passage is that Jesus knows His sheep personally. He says, "He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out" (v. 3). The Lord does not view His people as a crowd of anonymous followers. He knows every struggle, every fear, every tear, and every need. His knowledge of us is intimate and loving.
Not only does the Shepherd know His sheep, but the sheep know His voice. In a noisy world, believers are called to listen carefully to Christ through His Word. The more time we spend in Scripture, the more clearly we recognize His voice and distinguish it from the voices of deception.
The heart of this passage is found in Jesus' declaration: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep" (v. 11). Unlike a hired hand who abandons the flock when danger comes, Jesus willingly sacrifices Himself. These words point directly to the cross. Jesus was not a helpless victim. He willingly laid down His life for sinners and took it up again through His resurrection. His death was intentional, substitutionary, and victorious.
Jesus also reveals the global scope of His mission. He speaks of "other sheep" who are not of the current fold (v. 16), referring to Gentiles who would be brought into God's family through faith. The gospel is for every tribe, language, people, and nation. Through Christ, there is one flock under one Shepherd.
The chapter concludes with a divided response. Some reject Jesus and accuse Him of being insane. Others recognize that His words and works reveal God's power. The same division exists today. Every person must decide what they will do with Jesus.
The Good Shepherd is still calling. The question is: Will we listen to His voice and follow Him? The Shepherd who died for His sheep is the Shepherd who still calls them by name.
Takeaway
The Good Shepherd knows you personally, calls you lovingly, leads you faithfully, and gave His life sacrificially. You can trust Him completely and follow Him confidently.
Prayer
Heavenly Father. Thank You for sending Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Thank You that He knows me by name, leads me with love, and laid down His life for my salvation. Help me to recognize His voice above all others and to follow Him faithfully each day. Protect me from false voices that seek to pull me away from You. Fill me with the abundant life that Christ promises, and help me rest in the security of His care. Thank You that my salvation rests not in my strength but in the Shepherd who gave His life for me. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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QT 17/07/2026 星期五. 约翰福音10:1–21 那位知道你名字的牧人
阅读 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john 10%3A1-21&version=CNVS
倘若宇宙的创造主知道你的名字，亲自呼唤你，并为拯救你舍命，那会怎样？在《约翰福音》第10章中，耶稣显明自己就是那位“好牧人”——那位引导、保护并为羊群舍命的主。
关键经文
“我是好牧人，好牧人为羊舍命。”（约翰福音10:11）
在这个充斥着各种相互竞争的声音的世界里，耶稣描绘了一幅祂与祂子民之间关系令人倍感安慰的图景。祂将自己比作“门”和“好牧人”。这些比喻不仅揭示了祂是谁，也揭示了祂来是要为我们做什么。
耶稣将自己与那些企图剥削羊群的盗贼和强盗作了对比。假教师、世俗的影响以及属灵的仇敌虽许诺满足，却最终带来毁灭。耶稣说：“贼来了，不过是要偷窃、杀害、毁坏。”（第10节）撒但的图谋从未改变。他企图将人引离神，并夺去他们真正的生命。
但耶稣降临的目的却截然不同： “我来了，是要使羊得生命，并且得的更丰盛。”（第10节）。这种丰盛的生命不仅仅是物质上的繁荣或世俗的成功。它是通过与神建立关系而获得的丰富、永恒的生命——一种以赦免、平安、喜乐、人生目标以及对天国的盼望为标志的生命。
这段经文中最美好的真理之一，就是耶稣亲自认识祂的羊。祂说：“他按着名字呼叫自己的羊，领它们出来”（第3节）。主并不把祂的子民视为一群无名的追随者。祂知道每一场挣扎、每一份恐惧、每一滴眼泪，以及每一个需要。祂对我们的了解是亲密的、充满爱的。
牧人不仅认识祂的羊，羊也认得祂的声音。在这个喧嚣的世界里，信徒被呼召要通过祂的话语仔细聆听基督的声音。我们花在圣经上的时间越多，就越能清晰地辨认出祂的声音，并将它与那些欺骗的声音区分开来。
这段经文的核心在于耶稣的宣告：“我是好牧人。好牧人为羊舍命”（第11节）。与危险来临时便弃羊而逃的雇工不同，耶稣甘愿为羊群牺牲自己。这些话语直指十字架。耶稣并非无助的受害者。祂甘愿为罪人舍命，并通过复活重获生命。祂的死是刻意为之、代赎性的，并且是得胜的。
耶稣还揭示了祂使命的全球性。祂提到“别的羊”，这些羊不属于现有的羊群（第16节），指的是那些将因信被带入神家中的外邦人。福音是为万族、万方、万民、万国预备的。借着基督，在一位牧人之下，只有一个羊群。
本章以众人的反应各不相同作结。有些人拒绝耶稣，指责祂疯了；另一些人则认识到，祂的话语和作为彰显了上帝的大能。今天，这种分歧依然存在。每个人都必须决定自己将如何对待耶稣。
良牧仍在呼唤。问题是：我们是否会听从祂的声音并跟随祂？那位为羊群舍命的牧人，正是那位至今仍按名呼唤羊群的牧人。
重点
良善的牧人亲自认识你，满怀爱意地呼唤你，信实地引导你，并为救赎你舍命。你可以完全信靠祂，满怀信心地跟随祂。
祷告
天父，感谢祢差遣耶稣——那位良善的牧人。感谢祢，祂按名认识我，以爱引导我，并为我的救赎舍命。求祢帮助我从万声中辨认出祂的声音，每天忠心跟随祂。求祢保护我，免受那些企图将我从祢身边拉走的虚假声音的诱惑。求祢用基督应许的丰盛生命充满我，并帮助我在祂看顾的安稳中得享安息。感谢祢，我的救恩不在于我的力量，而在于那位为我舍命的牧人。奉耶稣的名祈求，阿们。
