In the parts one and two of this series, we looked at the cultural context of shepherding and how God the Father and Jesus use shepherd imagery in Scripture. Now we explore what it means for us to be the sheep. 

Shepherds and sheep are a key biblical image of the both the Old and New Testaments. We explored the cultural context of shepherding in Part One of this series, and now we explore the role of shepherds in the Bible.

How are shepherds used in the Bible? What does it mean for us today? Scripture shows that a shepherd is a leader who is knowledgeable of the individual sheep of his flock. He must also know what dangers are lurking and what resources are at hand. He must be willing to fight off enemies that would attack the flock, and he must extend extra care for those less advantaged within the flock.