The Gatekeeper and the Shepherd

Jesus was talking about the Pharisees and authorities who were questioning Jesus' identity as leader of the sheep. The gatekeeper could be someone who's actually holding the gate, or maybe the imagery is that there's like a metal or wooden gate. But also it could be people in our lives who sort of use the gospel and use religion to try and to pacify as well. If there are any gatekeepers listening or any gates for that, please do let us know.