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Jesus the Good Shepherd
Some things to know about Sheep
Herding behavior
Sheep are best known for their strong herding and following instinct.
They will run from what frightens them and band together in large groups for protection.
This is the only protection they have from predators.
They don’t have sharp teeth or claws.
They aren’t fast or crafty.
All they got is strength in numbers.
Follow the leader
When one sheep moves, the rest will follow, even if it does not seem to be a good idea.
The flocking and following instinct of sheep is so strong that it caused the death of 400 sheep in 2006 in eastern Turkey.
The sheep plunged to their death after one of the sheep tried to cross a 15-meter deep ravine, and the rest of the flock followed.
Unless they are led, sheep with stay in one field until there is no food left.
And they will starve.
Social
Sheep are a very social animal.
In a grazing situation, they need to see other sheep.
In fact, ensuring that sheep always have visual contact with other sheep will prevent excess stress when moving, handling, or housing them.
According to animal behaviorists, a group of five sheep is usually necessary for sheep to display their normal flocking behavior.
A sheep will become highly agitated if it is separated from the rest of the flock.
You can use mirror to “trick” them into thinking there are other sheep around.
Hearing
Sheep have excellent hearing.
They can amplify and pinpoint sound with their ears.
In fact, sound arrives at each ear at a different time.
Sheep are frightened by sudden loud noises, such as yelling or barking.
In response to loud noises and other unnatural sounds, sheep become nervous and more difficult to handle.
This is due to the release of stress-related hormones.
To minimize stress, the handler should speak in a quiet, calm voice.
Their ears are sharp and can distinguish the specific nature of sounds.
What they hear and how they hear it has a lot to do with their behavior.
The Job of a Shepherd
Shepherds serve as protectors, providers, doctors, leaders, rescuers, and groomers for the sheep.
Without the shepherd the sheep would be lost and ultimately perish.
One it heals it would not leave the shepherd’s side.
It is easy to see why Jesus would use this relationship as an analogy of our relationship with Himself.
It is common to dwell on us a sheep and make us all feel like dumb, lost animals.
To carry the analogy too far.
I don’t think that is what Jesus is seeking to portray.
Jesus wants us to understand the significance of Him as our GOOD SHEPHERD.
He intentionally uses the word καλός (kalos) to describe his shepherding.
Means — meeting high standards or expectations of appearance, kind, or quality
to meeting high standards or expectations of appearance, kind, or quality
Used to describe the wine that Jesus makes from water in
Arndt, W., Danker, F. W., Bauer, W., & Gingrich, F. W. (2000).
A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament and other early Christian literature (3rd ed., p. 504).
Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Used to describe the “GOOD” soil in
Used to describe the “GOOD” fruit a healthy tree bears in
He isn’t concerned with us seeing ourselves as SHEEP.
Yes we are like sheep, but more importantly He IS the GOOD SHEPHERD.
Jesus is MY Good Shepherd
I want these statements to be personal to you.
Jesus us YOUR Good Shepherd, and MY Good Shepherd.
It is not some abstract or impersonal idea, but a real, objective, life-altering reality.
If you get this, if you understand this, if you let your life be defined by this truth, oh the joy that will flow from your relationship with YOUR GOOD SHEPHERD.
He KNOWS ME and I KNOW Him.
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He KNOWS ME and I KNOW Him.
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1) He knows your name.
Have you ever been somewhere where you didn’t know anyone and kind of felt out of place.
And then someone in yells your name.
It is such a relief to know someone and to be known by someone right?!?
“A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”
– Dale Carnegie.
In the ancient world, your name defined who you were.
Think about Abram and Sarai
God changed Abram's "high father" name to “Abraham,” "father of a multitude" () and his wife's name from “Sarai,” “my princess,” to “Sarah,” “mother of nations” ().
Think about Peter
Jesus changed Simon’s name, meaning "God has heard," to “Peter,” meaning "rock" when He first called him as a disciple ().
He was declaring over Simon that he has a new identity.
We find out more clearly the significance of that identity in .
Jesus knows the names of EACH of His sheep
He knows them personally
He knows them deeply
He knows them deeply
2) He knows who you REALLY are.
He knows your past, he knows your future
He knows your secrets and he knows your struggles.
He knows your hurts and he knows your longings.
HE KNOWS YOU and therefore He gets to tell you who YOU ARE.
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3) His voice is ALL THAT MATTERS.
In a world full of voices
telling us what is right and wrong for us.
Attempting to define who we are.
Seeking to influencing our decision and shape our lives.
Our shepherd’s voice should be heard above them all.
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—No longer children tossed by every wind of doctrine, human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful scheme.
No longer children tossed by every wind of doctrine, human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful scheme.
We need to listen for the voice of Jesus, guiding us into all truth
We need to listen for the voice of Jesus, guiding us into all truth
He PROVIDES for and PROTECTS ME. (, )
There is an unavoidable connection in theses words to Psalm 23.
psalm 23
In the midst of worry and trails- He provides all we need.
In the turmoil of life- He is our calm and peace.
In the weakness and brokenness of our flesh- He is the source of our strength.
In the confusion and temptations of life- He is my guide to what is right and true.
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