Christians...?

Question

Have you ever paused to consider the true nature of a shepherd to his flock? Does this bother you? Why or why not?

Answer 1

yeah, the shepherd is raising the flock to kill them later. good point.

Answer 2

Another one that nobody seems to "get." The purpose for which a shepherd raises his flock is to take them to market so that they can be fleeced. After so many fleecings, they are sold for meat.

This is a good example of Biblical imagery that shows that the book was written out of context for people who did not understand the world in which first century judeans lived.

Answer 3

Jesus is the Good Shepherd
John 10:14-25
14) I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15) As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Seeing that by Christ alone we have access to the Father, there are no true shepherds other than those who come to Christ themselves and bring others there also, neither is any to be thought to be in the true sheepfold but those who are gathered to Christ.

It is no marvel that only a few believe, seeing that all men are by nature untamed beasts: yet nonetheless God has His own, which He turns into sheep, and commits them unto His Son, and preserves them against the cruelty of all wild beasts.
He gives a reason why they do not believe, that is, because they are not His sheep.

Do you know the voice of your Shepherd?

Answer 4

It doesn't bother me. A shepherd watches over his flock. When they are hungry, he shows them where food is. When they are thirsty, he leads them to water. When one is lost, he will search for it until he finds it and brings it back. The sheep love the shepherd. They recognize his voice. They will come to him, but will run from strangers. Jesus is the good shepherd. He loves us and takes care of us.

Answer 5

Yes, I have thought about the analogy many times. That is what analogies are for: to spur thought and promote understanding.

Shepherd: Protects flock, leads to pasture/pen/water, shears sheep at least 4 times a year, builds and repairs pens and fences to protect against wolves, helps with breeding/birthing. Works all shifts in all kinds of weather. Etc. Yes, they occasionally eat mutton or lamb, but the primary purpose for sheep is fleece and milk.

Sheep: eat, produce wool, eat, produce lambs, eat. Hang out in the flock. Eat.

Answer 6

A SHEPHERD WATCHES OVER HIS FLOCK AND ABOUT LIVES WITH THEM THEY TRUST HIM AND FOLLOW HIS VOICE the Bible ususes Jesus as an example of the Shepherd of the Christian Flock and it doesnt bother me at all its rather comforting if you understand the analogy Gorbalizer

Answer 7

A shepherd watches his flock and keeps them safe, but doesn't keep them under lock and key, so some can get loose or lost. It doesn't bother me because it is an analogy, not the word of God.

Answer 8

The Good Shepherd knows His sheep. The sheep know His voice & come running.

I know the voice of my LORD. I know the voice of Father God, Yahweh Yeshua, & the Holy Spirit. These 3 agree & confirm truth.

The Lord also introduces me to John, the beloved disciple, regarding St. John, 1-3 John & Revelation. Thomas Jefferson regarding seperation of church & state & the first amendement to the constitution. Also Lyndon B. Johnson & what He was proud of in equal rights bill.

Answer 9

I don't know how you came up with this question but I think a shepherd protects and watches over his sheep. I dont understand why it would bother anyone it makes me feel secure knowing that Jesus is my shephard to watch and protect me.

Answer 10

Yes, and no.

Jesus is the Shepherd to the Christians.

I trust Him... :)

Cordially,
John