John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd Jesus continues to speak of himself as the good shepherd, an image familiar to his audience. True followers, he has said, recognize the good shepherd. “I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved … and find pasture … the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have (spiritual) life, and have it abundantly” (vv. 9-10). Now he says that he is the “good” (v.11, i.e.…