Sheep in scripture
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Sheep are mentioned frequently in scripture, with over 500 appearances across both the Old and New Testaments. Sheep were an important part of life and culture in ancient Israel. Shepherds had an intimate relationship with their flocks, caring for and protecting the sheep. Sheep held significance in sacrifices and were used as a symbol of God's people, with God portrayed as the shepherd and believers as the flock. Ultimately, Jesus is described as the Lamb of God who was sacrificed for the redemption of mankind. The document explores various aspects of sheep in scripture and the spiritual lessons that can be drawn from their roles and imagery.
![The Lamb of GodOur need for redemption (Isaiah 53:6-7)“The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world [‘kosmos’]” (Revelation 13:8)Christ the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-14)The glorified Lamb of God (Revelation 5:6-14)Sheep in scripture17](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/sheepinscripture-100901095453-phpapp02/85/Sheep-in-scripture-17-320.jpg)
Sheep in scripture
- 1. Sheep in ScriptureLaindon Bible Class – 1st September 2010
- 2. 553 appearances in Scripture6629‘tson’ appears 274 times meaning flock or sheep3532‘kebes’ appears 107 times meaning male lamb All 10 Hebrew words appear 483 times721‘arnion’ appears 30 times meaning lamb(kin)4263‘probaton’ appears 39 times meaning sheep or sheepfoldAll 3 Greek words appear 70 timesSheep in scripture2
- 3. Our studyCharacteristics of sheep and their shepherding in IsraelKeepers of sheep in the scripturesMixing of sheep and goatsTheir role in sacrificesSheep as a symbol of God’s peopleThe Lamb of GodSome lessons for us3Sheep in scripture
- 4. Shepherding in Israel4Sheep in scripture
- 5. Rams horn (shofar)Sheep in scripture5
- 6. Fat-tailed sheepSheep in scripture6
- 7. Shepherding in IsraelMuch more intimate relationship:shepherd lives with the sheephe names them individuallythe sheep know him and follow him when he calls themhe leads his sheep to pasturehe cares for them and protects them against wild animals and robbers7Sheep in scripture
- 8. Caring for his sheepSheep in scripture8
- 9. Shepherding in IsraelJohn 10:4-54 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.9Sheep in scripture
- 10. Shepherding in IsraelSheep in scripture10
- 11. Keepers of sheepAbel the first shepherd (Genesis 4:2)Flocks of sheep represented a measure of wealthShepherd often the youngest of a family eg DavidThe birth of Christ revealed to the shepherds of Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-18)Sheep in scripture11
- 12. Mixing of sheep & goatsSheep in scripture12
- 13. Mixing of sheep & goatsSheep & goats often under the care of one shepherdDifferences in caring for sheep & goatsThe comparative uses of sheep & goatsSheep in scripture13
- 14. The sacrificial lambSheep in scripture14
- 15. The sacrificial lambSheep were the mainstay of ritual sacrificeThe firstborn male the Lord’s (Exodus 13:15) Lamb without spot and blemishSheep in scripture15
- 16. A symbol of God’s peopleGod as the shepherd (first mentioned Genesis 49:24, Psalm 78:52)God’s people as sheep (Psalm 95:7)We are all shepherds as well as sheep (Ezekiel 34)Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18)Sheep in scripture16
- 17. The Lamb of GodOur need for redemption (Isaiah 53:6-7)“The Lamb slain from the foundation of the world [‘kosmos’]” (Revelation 13:8)Christ the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11-14)The glorified Lamb of God (Revelation 5:6-14)Sheep in scripture17
- 18. Lessons for usWe must be as sheep following the bidding of our Lord and Master and submitting to his commandsWe must care for the flock, putting their welfare firstWe must give of the best we have in our service to GodWe must look to the example of the Good ShepherdSheep in scripture18