The other flocks could have represented the Gentiles other than the Jews and other's. They are the ones that will hear his voice and will also give them a shepherd.
2007-05-17 16:49:33
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answer #1
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answered by JoJoBa 6
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Jesus compared those doing good toward the least of his brothers to sheep, whereas those refusing to do so he likened to goats.—Mt 25:31-45. Jesus’ sheep, both the “little flock” and the “other sheep,” are those who follow his lead, true Christians.
The little flock are those followers of Jesus Christ who receive an anointing with holy spirit. (Acts 2:1-4) Jehovah has established a limited number, 144,000, to make up the little flock, and he has been gathering it since Pentecost 33 C.E. Logically, the calling of the little flock would draw to a close when the number was nearing completion. (Revelation 14:1-3)
After mentioning one sheepfold at John 10:7-15, Jesus brought another group into the picture, saying: “I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; those also I must bring, and they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock, one shepherd.” (John 10:16)
Those of the other sheep gathered in the time of the end will make up the “great crowd” destined to survive “the great tribulation,” with the prospect of living forever on a paradise earth. Interestingly, the vision John received at the end of the first century C.E. distinguishes between this great crowd and the 144,000 members of spiritual Israel. (Revelation 7:4, 9, 14)
2007-05-18 00:50:03
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answered by babydoll 7
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The Lord is referring to a people that were not known by the Jews at the time--namely, the people on the American continent. These sheep had been anticipating the Savior's birth, death, and visitation to their land as prophesied through the centuries. This account may be read in the Book of Mormon.
For a different perspective, but in the same topic field, read Ezekiel 37: 16-20.
2007-05-17 23:55:18
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answered by Guitarpicker 7
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The gentiles non jews who have been grafted into the family tree of God
We should never forget our roots. We should never forget that Jesus was a Jew (who attended synagogue), as were his mother and adoptive father, all the apostles and even the first pope (Peter). Almost all of the first "believers" were Jews, and they all attended synagogue as well. While it is true that some Jews called for His execution (particularly those threatened by Jesus as a potential leader who threatened their hold on power) , the Catechism reminds us that every human who has ever lived bears responsibility for his crucifixion. We are all responsible.
As Christians, we believe that, in rejecting Jesus, most of the Jews rejected their own Messiah, as prophecy foretold (Isaiah 53:3-4, Hosea 11:4). As the apostle Paul points out in Romans 11, this is part of a mystery, wherein God used their lack of faith-response in order to bring the Gentiles (non-Jews) into His family. While there continue to be Jews who come to accept Jesus as the Jewish Messiah throughout history, we prayerfully hope for the day when the Jews will most fully come to accept Jesus and be "grafted back into the tree" (which St. Paul also writes about in Romans 11).
The Pope is the shepherd and we are the flock eventually we will all be united for this is the will of God
2007-05-17 23:54:50
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answered by Gods child 6
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this verseshows that while Christ is the one sheperd his flock does consist of two parts. the firstpart is the group he made a covenent with for a kingdom. this group would rule w/him in heaven & would consist of a relitivly small # rev 14:1,3 . these other sheep are the ones who will reside upon the earth under conditions that God had purposed before mankinds fall into sin. Isaiah 55:11 says: "so my word that goes forth from my mouth will prove to be. I will not reurn to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it." As we can see in the Genesis account (1:26-28) the original purpose for the earth has not been fulfilled. These other sheep of John 10:16 are the ones that will fulfill Jehovah's (psalm 83:18) original purpose for the earth.
2007-05-18 00:35:30
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answered by ellisbnjob 1
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The commentary in "Eerdmans Handbook to the Bible" states that John 10:16 is referring to the fact that Jesus planned to save the Gentiles as well as the Jews (cross referenced to Galatians 3:28).
2007-05-17 23:58:56
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answered by Randy G 7
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The 144,000 mention in the Book of Revelation, are symbolized by the little flock who go to heaven.
They bear the responsibly of feeding Christ brothers and those of the other sheep.
These other sheep, have the hope of living here on earth forever under Christ leadership.
2007-05-17 23:57:41
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answered by Here I Am 7
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He is talking to the Jews and the other sheep that are not of this fold are the Gentiles praise the Lord!
2007-05-17 23:53:10
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answered by don_steele54 6
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Jesus' ministry was to the Jews. The other sheep he refered to were the Gentiles (non-Jews). Jews and gentiles were to be united in him. This is the new covenant between God and man.
2007-05-18 00:00:55
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answered by sympleesymple 5
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Many believe Jesus only minister to the Jews. Why did he board ships to go elsewhere then? That's what he meant here. That he is going to teach others also to bring them into the fold...
2007-05-17 23:51:17
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answered by Theban 5
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