Thematic Bible: Compared to a flock
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Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
When He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.
Then Jesus said to them, “Tonight all of you will run away because of Me, for it is written:
I will strike the shepherd,
and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
“Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says about the shepherds who shepherd My people: You have scattered My flock, banished them, and have not attended to them. I will attend to you because of your evil acts”—this is the Lord’s declaration.
As a shepherd looks for his sheep on the day he is among his scattered flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places where they have been scattered on a cloudy and dark day.
Saul agreed with putting him to death.
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria.
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria.
Church » Compared to a flock » General references to
I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
Verse Concepts
as the flock of His people;
for they are like jewels in a crown,
sparkling over His land.
Church » Compared to a flock » Ministers as under-shepherds of
I will give you shepherds who are loyal to Me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill.
I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any be missing.” This is the Lord’s declaration.
Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but freely, according to God’s will; not for the money but eagerly;
Verse Concepts
God, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastors
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- Christ And His Sheep
- Compassion, Of Christ
- Exercise
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- Gentleness
- Giving Money To The Church
- God Saves The Needy
- God, As Shepherd
- Heart, Divine