What the Bible says about Stealing Sheep
(From Forerunner Commentary)

John 10:1 Old Testament prophecies of the coming of the Messiah prepared people to think of Him as a Shepherd (Psalm 23; Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:11-16, 23; 37:24). In John 10:1, Jesus explains that the shepherd enters by the gate, the lawful way of going into a sheep pen as opposed to some other way. By this, He contrasts himself with false messiahs, who by deceitful claims seek to steal sheep or who presumptuously try to exert control over the people. Jesus Christ came as the legitimate Heir of the chosen seed and fulfilled the promises of the Old Testament. Martin G. Collins Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part One) Related Topics: False Messiah | False Ministers/Prophets | Heirs According to the Promise | Heirs with Christ | Jesus Christ as Shepherd | Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd | Messiah | Messianic Prophecies | Sheep | Sheep as Metaphor | Shepherd | Shepherd as Metaphor