I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The people of God are the sheep of His pasture. No one but the Lord can perfectly lead and care for His sheep. The Lord’s outstanding shepherding of those who find shelter in His shadow issues from His essential (intrinsic) attributes, from His holy character, which is reflected in His works and shines as light for the sheep of His pasture. No man therefore can shepherd another the way God does, for all men are essentially corrupt. Human history and the current state of affairs in our realm attest that men are incapable of perfectly leading and caring for their fellow men. Israel’s story appears in the Bible as a typical example; it is indicative of man’s inability to perfectly assume the role of shepherd.

Historical Background

1- The Activities of the Good Shepherd

2- The Shepherd-Sheep relationship