Dictionary of Bible Themes A title for Jesus Christ indicating believers' dependence on him as he protects, tends and guides those whom he knows intimately. Ezekiel 34:23Prophecies about the shepherd Messiah See also Ezekiel 37:24Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:6 Micah 5:4 Zechariah 13:7 Matthew 26:31 pp Mk 14:27 Matthew 9:36Jesus Christ's role as the good shepherd See also He has compassion for the helpless Mark 6:34John 11:52 Matthew 18:12-14 He seeks lost sheep See also Matthew 10:6; 15:24pp Lk 15:3-7 Luke 19:10John 10:16 John 10:14-15 See also He knows his own sheep Matthew 25:32John 10:27 John 10:4 See also His sheep know his voice John 10:3,5,16,27John 10:9 See also He provides for and protects his sheep John 10:28John 10:11 See also He lays down his life for his sheep Matthew 26:31John 10:14-15,17-18 pp Mk 14:27 Matthew 25:32-46He judges the sheep Luke 12:32Jesus Christ shepherds his flock See also Christians are Jesus Christ's flock Matthew 10:16John 10:16 Acts 20:29 Romans 8:36 John 21:15-17 See also Under-shepherds are appointed over Jesus Christ's flock Acts 20:281 Peter 5:2-4 Revelation 7:17 Jesus Christ the risen Lord is Shepherd See also Hebrews 13:201 Peter 2:25; 5:4 See also 1205 God, titles of1220 God as shepherd 2015 Christ, compassion 2230 Messiah, coming of 7130 flock, God's 7789 shepherd, church leader 8124 guidance 8224 dependence |
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