Thematic Bible: A name given to jesus


Thematic Bible




For you people were wandering away like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Verse ConceptsGuidance, Need For God'sOverseersGod our ShepherdSheepWatchfulness, DivineLost SheepAlienation, OvercomingWanderersPeople Going AstrayAnimals Going Astray

Then Jesus said to His disciples, "All of you will have doubts about me, for it is written [Zech. 13:7], 'I will strike down the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered everywhere.' Verse ConceptsSheep, FigurativeUnfaithfulness, To PeopleInadequate ShepherdingThe Smiting Of JesusScattered Like SheepChrist Would Be KilledJesus Foretelling His Resurrection


And when the Supreme Shepherd [i.e., Jesus] comes back, you will receive [for your effort] a glorious crown [of reward] that will never fade away [Note: The idea of "fading away" is suggested by the laurel wreath bestowed on the winner of an athletic contest]. Verse ConceptsFutureCrowns Of Christianseternal life, nature ofAthleticsHeavenly RewardsLast ThingsHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityPeter, Preacher And TeacherPrizesReward, For God's PeopleSelf DisciplineShepherds, As Church LeaderChrist, The ShepherdNames And Titles For ChristChrist, Names ForNo DecayCrowns For God's PeopleBemaGlorification