I remember something about a shepherd and sheep?! But once I heard the word sheep all I could think about was herding them and chasing around them to make sure they all stay together.
Well Tallulah below is a recap. But actually you are not so far off about caring about the herd.
The Bible often uses the image of a shepherd, espcially to describe Jesus. I had Kim Google the word shepherd and this is the description she found on the American Bible's Website.
A shepherd's life was not easy. Shepherds spent most of their time outside watching over the herd, no matter what the weather. They often slept near their flock to protect it from robbers or wild animals. The shepherd's tools and weapons were a rod, a staff, and a sling. Each night, the shepherds would gather their flocks into places called “sheepfolds.” These could be stone walls made by the shepherds or natural enclosures, such as a cave. Shepherds used their rod to help count their animals each evening when they brought them into the fold and again in the morning when they left for the pastures.
Wow Cloë, shepherds obviously cared a lot about their sheep. I guess that is why the writers in the Bible often compared Jesus to a shepherd and all the people to sheep. It's good to know he loves the people this much - do you think he loves us this much?
God created us too, so I am certain Tallulah, that God loves all his creatures, including us.
To finish off today's lesson, here is a funny cartoon! If you want to see more Joyful'toons click here.
See ya! Woof!
Cloë and Tallulah
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