I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on John 10-11

Jesus uses a mixed metaphor here that can be slightly confusing.  Perhaps in writing this John combined things which Jesus said at different times, but I think the passage can be understood as written.  First, Jesus is the gate to the sheepfold through which honest shepherds will come.  Anyone who presents themselves as a spiritual leader who does not direct us to Jesus is a thief and a liar.  But Jesus is also The Shepherd.  We should listen to His voice and follow Him.  Any leader who does not speak with Jesus’ voice and direct us to Him is a false prophet, who does not have our best interests at heart.