The Shepherd And The Sheep Flashcards
What did Jesus mean when he said he was the ‘gate for the sheep’ and the ‘good shepherd’?
He was declaring that it was he who was the leader of God’s people, not the religious authorities
What did a shepherd do in those days?
A shepherd would sleep at the gate of the pasture, usually lying across it so that nothing could harm his flock
What does the sheepfold that Jesus guards probably referring to?
The Church and the community of believers, among whom follows (the sheep ) will gain salvation
There are several reference in the Old Testament to God being what?
The shepherd
What did Jew’s believe there was at heaven?
Gate of heaven, which was opened by God himself
Jesus declared himself to be the heavenly gate that?
Leads to salvation and eternal life
Jesus was the real shepherd and the authorities were?
False shepherds, who entered by stealth and used threats and force
- they were not the true leaders of the people
A good shepherd was required to ?
Sacrifice is own life for his sheep
What would a bad shepherd have?
No concern for his sheep only for himself
what did Jesus condemn the religious authorities of being
the hired hand who cares nothing for the sheep
what prophecy does Jesus reflect in this
the prophecy of Ezekiel
