STEEMCHURCH: THE GOODSHEPHERD

in #steemchurch8 years ago (edited)


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The story of the good shepherd is also a parable of Jesus taught to his disciples while he was in earth, in which Jesus Christ is depicted as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the (His) sheep.

According to the Holy book of John, Jesus said: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out, and when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep, all that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep, I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine, as the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.

This commandment have I received of my Father, there was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings, and many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?

John 10:1-21

Conclusion

God want us to be a good shepherd in our home and community, as Christians we should learn to live by example and let our light shine forth in the life's of others. in the references you could see that Jesus was not letting himself lose any of his sheep.

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The bible says

let your light so shine before men that they may see your good deed and glorify your father in heaven

Christians should always lead by example and potray God in all we do

Well said my friend.... Happy Sunday and let your shine in your neighborhood, be of A good example

This reading teaches us to be good leaders just as the biblical good shepherd lead his flocks, a good leader is ought to make sacrifices to those he leads.

Are you a leader or a boss? Thanks for the feedback my friend ☺

I really enjoy the parables you recently started sharing, keep doing what you do. Parables always have deep meanings in them.

Am really happy that you appreciate and enjoy my sermon

While Jesus was on earth He spake in parables
Parables are earthly stories having heavenly meanings
It was another good read

True words my friend

Nice 1 👍👍

☺ happy Sunday

The parables of Jesus in the Bible always have deep meanings. Understanding them truly is very helpful. Thanks @abiye for sharing and explaining this parable.

Your words are like gold.....and I appreciate you, thanks for the feedback my friend

As christians, our lights should shine brightest.
So that people around us can see this light and follow it to our lord.

Its Sunday @juderoyal....hope you are living by example and letting your light shine so bright in your neighborhood

Thank you for this post, as Christians we should reflect God's love to everyone.