Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2300 Jesus Christ, ministry and work of » 2303 Jesus Christ, as creator » 2330 Jesus Christ, as shepherd A title for Jesus Christ indicating believers' dependence on him as he protects, tends and guides those whom he knows intimately. Prophecies about the shepherd Messiah Ezekiel 34:23 See also Ezekiel 37:24; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:6; Micah 5:4; Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:31 pp Mark 14:27 Jesus Christ's role as the good shepherd He has compassion for the helpless Matthew 9:36 See also Mark 6:34; John 11:52 He seeks lost sheep Matthew 18:12-14 pp Luke 15:3-7 See also Matthew 10:6; Matthew 15:24; Luke 19:10; John 10:16 He knows his own sheep John 10:14-15 See also Matthew 25:32; John 10:27 His sheep know his voice John 10:4 See also John 10:3,5,16,27 He provides for and protects his sheep John 10:9 See also John 10:28 He lays down his life for his sheep John 10:11 See also Matthew 26:31 pp Mark 14:27; John 10:14-15,17-18 He judges the sheep Jesus Christ shepherds his flock Christians are Jesus Christ's flock Luke 12:32 See also Matthew 10:16; John 10:16; Acts 20:29; Romans 8:36 Under-shepherds are appointed over Jesus Christ's flock John 21:15-17 See also Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2-4 Jesus Christ the risen Lord is Shepherd Revelation 7:17 See also Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; Peter 5:4 See also
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