Jesus here describes himself as a shepherd, tasked with keeping his followers safe. Sheep are helpless and easily fooled creatures, but a good shepherd keeps them safe from predators and offers them sanctuary. In the same way, Jesus keeps us safe from spiritual predators when we put our trust in him.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2010:1-21&version=NIV
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