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Aug 14, 2019 · Shepherds and sheep are not merely token characters in a handful of stories in the Bible. They're integral to the stories of God. Learn more in this Bible Gateway Blog post.
Jan 10, 2018 · When Jesus spoke of Himself as the Good Shepherd, saying “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber....
May 11, 2014 · John 10:2: “But he who enters by the door is a shepherd of the sheep.” The Greek construction warrants the better translation, “is the shepherd of the sheep” (Morris, p. 502). Jesus was referring to Himself as the legitimate shepherd of God’s flock because He entered the fold by the door.
In the East, shepherds brought their flocks into one central sheepfold every evening where half-a-dozen flocks gathered together and were guarded by a porter or gatekeeper behind locked doors. In the morning the shepherds returned and each called his own sheep.
By observing earthly shepherds and reading the gospel accounts of the characteristics of a Shepherd in the Bible with His sheep, we can understand the relationship between them. “ And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
Apr 21, 2024 · Church shepherds as Jesus’ under-shepherds. After rising from the dead, Jesus, the Good Shepherd, authorised Peter to shepherd God’s people (Jn. 21:15–17). The command to “Shepherd my sheep” includes feeding the sheep. The mandate for shepherding is not limited to Peter.
10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber.(. A)2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.(. B)3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice.(. C) He calls his own sheep by name and leads ...
Sheep and Shepherds. Shepherd. The shepherd is the first profession mentioned in the Bible (Gen 4:2). Sheep are utterly dependent upon their shepherd to lead them to pastures (they eat grasses), provide them with water, and protect them from danger.
He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
3 days ago · It is vital as visionary shepherds to well feed each individual sheep under our care. This includes both the 9-month-old and the 90-year-old. Along with encouraging our people to be part of the corporate worship gathering on a weekly basis, shepherds must seek to feed the sheep by: 1. Connecting individuals to appropriate Bible studies, Sunday ...
