Christ the Shepherd
Matthew 25:31
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:…


A shepherd among men is not lord of the flock, but a servant to take charge of them.

I. CHRIST IS A GOOD SHEPHERD.

1. Known by His care and vigilancy.

2. Shown by His pity and wisdom, to deal tenderly with the flock, as their state doth require.

3. Seen in His constantly.performing all parts of a shepherd to them.

4. Proved in His giving His life for them.

II. CHRIST IS A GREAT SHEPHERD.

1. Great in His person; the Son of God.

2. Great in regard to the excellency of His gifts and qualifications.

3. Great in regard of His flock; He is the Shepherd of souls, millions of them are committed to His charge, and one soul is more worth than all the world.

(T. Manton.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:

WEB: "But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.




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