Shepherd

Big Idea

God’s relationship with humanity can be seen in the symbolic example of God as “Shepherd” as expressed in Psalm 23.

Summary

This Christmas season we are reminded that the first people to hear about Jesus’ birth were the shepherds. Some of Israel’s greatest hero’s were shepherds, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and King David. David authored Psalm 23 describing God’s caring role as Shepherd. In this message we learn that shepherds never leave their sheep alone, they lead, guide, protect and feed. Our “good shepherd”, Jesus Christ, makes it personal as, “He restores my soul.”