Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, and He describes and refers to numerous roles and duties of a shepherd. Sheep and shepherds are an integral part of the shaping and history of the nation of Israel, and their presence and necessity is woven through the thousands of years since God first called Abraham. The Bible likens us to sheep, and studying sheep and shepherds is an eye-opening look at what Jesus really means when He calls Himself the Good Shepherd.

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