In Jesus’ day shepherding sheep was a common and well-known occupation. For us it is not very well-known. Sheep and shepherd develop a special bond. The sheep come to trust the voice of the shepherd.

"Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Bible is made up of two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is known for providing God's ...

Photo by peyman toodari, courtesy of Unsplash. In Scripture, sometimes the blame for the breakdown of a community falls upon the flock rather than the shepherd. “For you have gone astray like sheep,” ...