The Shepherd and His Flock

I was studying the first part of John 10 this weekend. Jesus was talking about the shepherd and his flock. He said this in verse 11:


"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

"我 是 好 牧 人 、 好 牧 人 為 羊 捨 命 。"


The disciples must have been scratching their heads while Jesus said that. After studying this, whether you accept it or not, Jesus is the good shepherd. At the end He sacrificed His life for our sins.

Then in verse 16:

"I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, an there shall be one flock and one shepherd."

"我 另 外 有 羊 、 不 是 這 圈 裡 的 ． 我 必 須 領 他 們 來 、 他 們 也 要 聽 我 的 聲 音 ． 並 且 要 合 成 一 群 、 歸 一 個 牧 人 了 。 "

Even though Jesus is already up there, He is still bringing other sheep into this one flock. They are the new followers of Christ. It is the work of God to bring those non-believers into the flock, even though it is our responsibility to spread the Word on behalf of God.

Let's pray this flock will only expand as time goes, as we know the shepherd has been doing a great job.