Is there a sheep insinuation?
2007-10-22 04:18:36 · 11 answers · asked by Mike Oxlong 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
ah cause they have a little herd of sheeple who follow them wherever they go.
even into that den of wolves.
2007-10-22 04:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
Jesus called Himself the good shepherd and referred to believers as sheep. A group of sheep is called a flock. I hope this helps.
2007-10-22 04:24:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
As with Jesus. The lamb imagery has a long history within the Church. Jesus is the Lamb of G-d, as well as the Good Shepherd. As the Lamb, his was the sacrifice that washed away our sins and enabled us to re-connect with G-d. As the Shepherd (the role inherited by the Priest) He is loving towards and responsible for his flock (now, parishioners)
2007-10-22 04:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Goethe's Ghostwriter 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My Pastor never takes a tithe offering in our services. There is a box in the back of the church for a person to slip their GOD-LED tithe offering inside. My pastor is of the belief that "WHERE GOD GUIDES, GOD PROVIDES!" He has also stated that if there should one day not be enough funds to run all of our ministry services within the church and within our community and within the world... then that is when God is telling Him that he might not be doing the job God has called him to do." Hence the phrase, "Where God guides, God provides." Our tithes are completely and totally dependant on God, not someone's wallet or purse or bank account. ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS: On that note: let me say that there have been times when I was not able to tithe but I have donated my time as a manicurist for people in our fellowship and or their friends who needed some pampering to lift their spirits in difficult times. I believe that though God clearly talks about financial responsibility when offering tithes for the church, there are also clear guidelines for the offering of one's time and talent(s). These are two different ways that a Christian can serve the Kingdom of Heaven.
2016-05-24 04:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by freeda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are quite a few references within the Bible of Jesus as our Shepherd. Jesus will guide us, look after us and protect us like a shepherd with his flock. Your priest is just saying that is his role within your church body. All the priest is saying that he will be there to watch over and guide y'all.
2007-10-22 04:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by p_keely 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I think it has to do with the Shepherd insinuation.
Of course though, without the sheep there would be no shepherd though...
2007-10-22 04:22:28 · answer #6 · answered by HP 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Uhhh....yeah. Seeing how a Priest is a pastor and pastor means "shepherd".
2007-10-22 04:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Jesus said the sheep are HIS, not any man's.
2007-10-22 04:24:36 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
because it is to reference several parables wherein God (ot) and Jesus (nt) reference shepards.
2007-10-22 04:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by lundstroms2004 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
why are they called father? it is against the bible Matt 23:9
but wait. they dont believe the bible
2007-10-22 04:22:09 · answer #10 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋