John, 10
8. All who have come before me are thieves and bandits, but the sheep took no notice of them.
8. All who have come before me are thieves and bandits, but the sheep took no notice of them.
Chapter 10 of the Book of John presents Jesus as the good shepherd who gives his life for his sheep and talks about his relationship with those who follow him. In addition, Jesus makes an analogy between the pastor and his sheep, highlighting the importance of the relationship of trust between them. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in John 10:
Psalm 23:1 - "The Lord is my pastor, nothing will lack." This psalm talks about the relationship of trust between God and those who follow Him, as well as the relationship between the pastor and his sheep.
Ezekiel 34:11-12 - "For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will seek myself for my sheep, and seek them. As the pastor seeks his flock, the day he is in the midst of his scattered sheep, I will seek thus My sheep will deliver them from everywhere where they were scattered on the day of clouds and darkness. " This verse talks about how God cares about His sheep, seeking and delivering them from dangers.
Isaiah 40:11 - "As a pastor, he will feed his flock; between his arms he will collect the lambs, and take them into the bosom; those that breastfeed he will guide them softly." This verse highlights how God takes care of his sheep with kindness and love.
1 Peter 5:4 - "And when the Pastor High Pastor will manifest, you will receive the IMARCIBLE Crown of Glory." This verse talks about Jesus as the High Shepherd who will once return to seek his sheep and reward them.
Psalm 100:3 - "Know that the Lord is God, he has made us, and not ourselves; we are his people and sheep of his pasture." This psalm points out that those who follow God are his sheep, and he is the good shepherd who cares for them.
“Esforce-se, mesmo se for um pouco, mas sempre…” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
