Abundant Life | John 10:7-10

v  The thing that sets Jesus apart from ALL others is this:o   He has come to give LIFE… Life abundant! v  Jesus often uses cultural analogies/illustrations to teach eternal truths.o   The eternal truth that Jesus is teach in this passage is that HE is the only way to God! v  Cultural analogy/illustration #1 (vs. 9)o   I am the “door” of the sheep…§  Eternal truth; §  Anyone who enters by me will be saved! v  Cultural analogy/illustration #2 (vs. 10)o   The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy (False Messiahs)§  Eternal truth; §  I came to give life abundant! v  It is the human condition to gravitate towards a self-centered life.o   “Life abundant” is not self-centered, but Christ-centered! Message: “Life Abundant” Scripture:  John 10:7-10 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org