Shepherd

Notes

Although it passes our “God Is” test, shepherd is not an attribute of God. Instead, it alludes to all that He does to reconcile and care for his children, including:

• He chose to love us before the foundation of the earth (Will)
• The good Shepherd laid down his life to save us (Grace, Mercy)
• He adopted us (Good)
• He is good to us
• Jesus knows us

This list needs a lot of work! Hmm, maybe there’s another website here: What has God done for us?

Bible References

[15] And he blessed Joseph and said,
  “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,
  the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,
[16] the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys;
  and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac;
  and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.” (Genesis 48:15-16)

[1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
[2] He makes me lie down in green pastures.
  He leads me beside still waters.
[3] He restores my soul.
  He leads me in paths of righteousness
  for his name’s sake.
[4] Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
  I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me;
  your rod and your staff,
  they comfort me.
[5] You prepare a table before me
  in the presence of my enemies;
  you anoint my head with oil;
  my cup overflows.
[6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
  all the days of my life,
  and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
  forever. (Psalms 23:1-6 ESV)

[11] I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (John 10:11 ESV)

[14] I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, [15] just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. (John 10:14-15 ESV)