The Bible Show Daily 24. Shepherds: The Good Shepherd / Isaiah 53 / The Lost Sheep
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Dec 12, 2025 Sam and Will dive into the powerful imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, exploring John 10 and the significance of sacrificial love. They contrast true shepherds with self-serving leaders while highlighting God's promise from Ezekiel to actively seek the lost. Delving into Isaiah 53, they reflect on humanity's waywardness and Jesus' willingness to bear our burdens. The conversation culminates in a call for compassionate leadership in today's world, emphasizing the responsibility to nurture the broken and vulnerable.
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Good Shepherd As Sacrificial Leadership
- Jesus claims the identity of the Good Shepherd who willingly lays down his life for the sheep.
- This contrasts shepherds who flee when danger comes and reveals sacrificial leadership as Christlike.
Security Guard Example Of Care
- Sam compares shepherding to the role of a school security guard who must care for students.
- He argues visible care (high fives, hugs) signals willingness to protect even at great cost.
Prophets Condemn Selfish Shepherds
- Ezekiel condemns Israel's leaders as selfish shepherds who exploit and neglect the flock.
- The prophets paint religious leaders as leaving sheep weak, injured, and scattered through neglect.
