3-5 years, 6-11 years

I am the door

In the parable of the door, we see a shepherd who had built a gate into the pen for his sheep, so that they could be safe and protected from dangers and thieves trying to lure them away.

Resources

Film—I am the door

Film—I am the door

Poster—I am the door

What should the children remember from this?   

  • Choosing to follow Jesus is the path to salvation, life, and safety. 
  • There are other voices, but they lead to misery. 
  • When we follow Jesusand are obedient, He gives us everything we need.  

Questions for discussion

Bible verses

“Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.'”

John 10:7–10

See also

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