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Outline Prophecies about the Shepherd Messiah Jesus Christ’s role as the Good Shepherd Jesus Christ Shepherds his flock Jesus Christ the risen Lord is Shepherd

Prophecies about the Shepherd Messiah

Ezekiel 34:23 (NIV) 23 I will place over them one Shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their Shepherd. Ezekiel 37:24 (NIV) — 24 “ ‘My servant David will be king over them, and they will all have one Shepherd. They will follow my laws and be careful to keep my decrees.

Micah 5:2 (NIV) 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah’s prophecy is alluded to in Matthew Matthew 2:6 (NIV) — 6 “ ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will Shepherd my people Israel.’” Micah also prophesies… Micah 5:4 (NIV) — 4 He will stand and Shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.

Zechariah 13:7 (NIV) 7 “Awake, sword, against my Shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the Lord Almighty. “Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. Zechariah’s prophesy speaks to the suffering and persecuted Good Shepherd who is Jesus the Christ.

Matthew 26:31 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “ ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ The Lord Himself refers to Zechariah’s prophesy at the right time confirming His ministry.

Jesus Christ’s role as the Good Shepherd

He has compassion for the helpless He seeks lost sheep He knows his own sheep His sheep know His voice He provides for and protects His sheep He lays down His life for His sheep He judges the sheep Jesus Christ’s role as the Good Shepherd

Matthew 9:36 (NIV) 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a Shepherd. See also Mk 6:34 ; Jn 11:52 See also Mk 6:34 ; Jn 11:52 Mark 6:34 (NIV) — 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a Shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. John 11:52 (NIV) — 52 and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one. He has compassion for the helpless

See also Mt 10:6 ; Mt 15:24 ; Lk 19:10 ; Jn 10:16 Matthew 18:12–14 (NIV) — 12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? 13 And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. 14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. See also Mt 10:6 ; Mt 15:24 ; Lk 19:10 ; Jn 10:16 See also Mt 10:6 ; Mt 15:24 ; Lk 19:10 ; Jn 10:16 Matthew 10:6 (NIV) — 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Matthew 15:24 (NIV) — 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” Luke 19:10 (NIV) — 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” John 10:16 (NIV) — 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one Shepherd. He seeks lost sheep

John 10:14–15 (NIV) — 14 “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. See also Mt 25:32 ; Jn 10:27 See also Mt 25:32 ; Jn 10:27 Matthew 25:32 (NIV) — 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a Shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. John 10:27 (NIV) — 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. He knows His own sheep

See also Jn 10:3 ; Jn 10:5 ; Jn 10:16 ; Jn 10:27 John 10:4 (NIV) — 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. See also Jn 10:3 ; Jn 10:5 ; Jn 10:16 ; Jn 10:27 See also Jn 10:3 ; Jn 10:5 ; Jn 10:16 ; Jn 10:27 John 10:3 (NIV) — 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. John 10:5 (NIV) — 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” John 10:16 (NIV) — 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one Shepherd. John 10:27 (NIV) — 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. His sheep know His voice

John 10:9 (NIV) — 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. See also Jn 10:28 See also Jn 10:28 John 10:28 (NIV) — 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. He provides for and protects His sheep

See also Mt 26:31 ; Jn 10:14–15 ; Jn 10:17–18 John 10:11 (NIV) — 11 “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. See also Mt 26:31 ; Jn 10:14–15 ; Jn 10:17–18 See also Mt 26:31 ; Jn 10:14–15 ; Jn 10:17–18 Matthew 26:31 (NIV) — 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “ ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ John 10:14–15 (NIV) — 14 “I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:17–18 (NIV) — 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” He lays down His life for His sheep

Matthew 25:32–46 (NIV) — 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a Shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world… Matthew 25:32–46 (NIV) — 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a Shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ 41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” He judges the sheep

Jesus Christ Shepherds His flock

Christians are Jesus Christ’s flock Under-Shepherds are appointed over Jesus Christ’s flock Jesus Christ Shepherds His flock

See also Mt 10:16 ; Jn 10:16 ; Ac 20:29 ; Ro 8:36 Luke 12:32 (NIV) — 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. See also Mt 10:16 ; Jn 10:16 ; Ac 20:29 ; Ro 8:36 See also Mt 10:16 ; Jn 10:16 ; Ac 20:29 ; Ro 8:36 Matthew 10:16 (NIV) — 16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. John 10:16 (NIV) — 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one Shepherd. Acts 20:29 (NIV) — 29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Romans 8:36 (NIV) — 36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” Christians are Jesus Christ’s flock

John 21:15–17 (NIV) — 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. See also Ac 20:28 ; 1 Pe 5:2–4 See also Ac 20:28 ; 1 Pe 5:2–4 Acts 20:28 (NIV) — 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be Shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 1 Peter 5:2–4 (NIV) — 2 Be Shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Under-Shepherds are appointed over Jesus Christ’s flock

Jesus Christ the risen Lord is Shepherd

Revelation 7:17 (NIV) — 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” See also Heb 13:20 ; 1 Pe 2:25 ; 1 Pe 5:4 See also Heb 13:20 ; 1 Pe 2:25 ; 1 Pe 5:4 Hebrews 13:20 (NIV) — 20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 1 Peter 2:25 (NIV) — 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 1 Peter 5:4 (NIV) — 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.