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

Matthew 25:32-46

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

1205  God, titles of
1220  God as shepherd
2015  Christ, compassion
2230  Messiah, coming of
7130  flock, God's
7789  shepherd, church leader
8124  guidance
8224  dependence