What the Bible says about Jesus Christ as the Ideal Shepherd
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 15:3-7 In a similar parable in Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus describes God's care over the least and little ones. In this parable in Luke, He magnifies divine grace to the lost, showing that God desires their recovery and salvation. The Bible contains many prophetic references to the One who would be the Ideal Shepherd (Psalm 23:1), the Perfect Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11-16), and a Savior who would see the multitudes as sheep having no shepherd or, even worse, a worthless shepherd (Zechariah 11:16-17). Christ claims for Himself the title of the Good Shepherd (John 10:11,14). In Luke's illustration, Jesus seeks the lost sheep, sinners who desire to change because the Good Shepherd gives His life for those who repent. He desires to save them, give them His Holy Spirit, and help them through a life of overcoming that ends in eternal life. Martin G. Collins Parables of Luke 15 (Part One) Related Topics: Jesus as Companion to Sinners | Jesus Christ as Savior | Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd | Jesus Christ as the Great Shepherd | Lost Sheep | Parable of the Lost Sheep | Sheep | Sheep as Metaphor | Shepherd | Shepherd as Metaphor

 

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