Pastor Fee teaches us that when the sheep were in a location where they could be brought to pasture and water daily, after a day feeding in the fields and drinking by the riverbanks, they returned to the safety of the sheepfold. Sheepfolds came in all shapes and sizes, mostly dependent on the needs of the shepherd. Many ancient sheepfolds consisted of stone walls, and almost all had a single entrance. The single gate made it more difficult for thieves and predators to enter the pen and wreak havoc or steal away sheep. While a four- to five-foot stone wall may not seem like much of a defense, it proved to be a considerable deterrent. Even if a thief were to sneak over the fence, the villain still had to heft a two-hundred pound adult sheep over the brick wall. Pastor Fee will be teaching from the Book John 10:1-16 and his message is entitled: “There is Only One Door”
