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The author brings together the theme of sacrifice and authority very clearly, which is mentioned throughout the book. Jesus Christ is both sacrificial lamb and Shepherd. Those in leadership, called pastors, are called to imitate Jesus Christ by leading and sacrificing their lives for others. A sheph...

Third, At times, a shepherd may need to lead the sheep through difficult places. To face these various challenges a shepherd carried two simple but versatile implements: His staff was useful for support, picking off branches, snagging a trapped animal with the crook, or redirecting misbehaving membe...

Second, The author talked about the welfare of the sheep and the condition and growth of a flock depends greatly on the care, attentiveness and skill of the shepherd. The responsibility of pastors and other leaders is to make sure to provide the sheep clean water and food and keep them safe from sco...

The author begins by discussing the nature of metaphors and how they work. Meaning is derived not only through comprehensive root metaphors but also through the stories those metaphors imply. God the father and His son Jesus Christ are the ultimate shepherds. We will find a persistent, fully develop...

This is an eye-opening book for pastors who is the shepherd of the flocks. The sheep are depending upon the shepherd. Pastors responsibility is to lead the sheep to the green grass and clean water then the result is the sheep will stick with his shepherd. A good shepherd always watches over the shee...