Shepherds just "protect" sheep so that they may eat them themselves. There is no "shepherd" leading a flock to sanctuaries. Shepherds lead flocks to slaughterhouses.
@beaelliott@beaelliott Actually, back then sheep were primarily used for their wool. Since sheep were constantly in danger from wolves and other predators, it was the shepherd's job to make sure that they were kept safe.
@StudentImpact Oh... I assure you - With absolute certainty that the sheep were "multi purpose" animals. Their "meat" was definitely consumed then as now. There is no animal that is "bred" that man does not eventually "use" as a product. In fact even the "wild ones" are hunted and consumed... Ummm - By man - The ultimate predator.
@beaelliott Right, I agree with what you are saying, but it is not the job of the shepherd to slaughter his flock. The shepherd's job is to look out for the flock, no matter what the sheep are intended to be used for. I think that you're missing the point of what Jesus was saying. He called himself the "Good Shepherd" as a metaphor, and metaphors are only intended to be taken so far.
@StudentImpact Oh I know it's meant to be a metaphor - I just think it's a very bad one! If anyone is to view Christ (or a god) as a protector - It should mean "forever"... Not until "the next flock" comes in and the "old ones" have lost their "value". And even with real "shepherds" - Just because they don't physically slaughter the sheep/lambs doesn't themselves it make them any less of an accomplice to the act of "delivering" them to the killers or allowing the killers access to them.
@brownie2201 No. After all do I not have free will? And also don't I possess the right of free speech? If a man ever existed who was named Jesus who sought to display what protective and dedicated love is... A shepherd one only illustrate how to "protect" ones investment... It does nothing for "unconditional" love. And that was the goal of the pitch... When you look at it objectively - It fails miserably.
I met Jesus He is my Lord and King of glory, He is the Good Shepherd, He taught me the Good Shepherd cry and to sing His song - " For I hear the Good Shepherd cry , I see Christ and God in Eternity Eye. i know Jesus I am His servant I follow Him daily He made me His friend for eternity. God Bless
Thank you for this video; it was extremely helpful to me this morning, in helping to illustrate the parable in John 10. I home school our 3 children and, well, we're complete suburbanites who know next to nothing about sheep. Thanks again!
Shepherds just "protect" sheep so that they may eat them themselves. There is no "shepherd" leading a flock to sanctuaries. Shepherds lead flocks to slaughterhouses.
beaelliott 9 months ago
@beaelliott @beaelliott Actually, back then sheep were primarily used for their wool. Since sheep were constantly in danger from wolves and other predators, it was the shepherd's job to make sure that they were kept safe.
StudentImpact 9 months ago
@StudentImpact Oh... I assure you - With absolute certainty that the sheep were "multi purpose" animals. Their "meat" was definitely consumed then as now. There is no animal that is "bred" that man does not eventually "use" as a product. In fact even the "wild ones" are hunted and consumed... Ummm - By man - The ultimate predator.
beaelliott 9 months ago
@beaelliott Right, I agree with what you are saying, but it is not the job of the shepherd to slaughter his flock. The shepherd's job is to look out for the flock, no matter what the sheep are intended to be used for. I think that you're missing the point of what Jesus was saying. He called himself the "Good Shepherd" as a metaphor, and metaphors are only intended to be taken so far.
StudentImpact 9 months ago
@StudentImpact Oh I know it's meant to be a metaphor - I just think it's a very bad one! If anyone is to view Christ (or a god) as a protector - It should mean "forever"... Not until "the next flock" comes in and the "old ones" have lost their "value". And even with real "shepherds" - Just because they don't physically slaughter the sheep/lambs doesn't themselves it make them any less of an accomplice to the act of "delivering" them to the killers or allowing the killers access to them.
beaelliott 9 months ago
@beaelliott don't you think that's a "bit" arrogant, to say that Jesus was giving a bad example!
brownie2201 7 months ago
@brownie2201 No. After all do I not have free will? And also don't I possess the right of free speech? If a man ever existed who was named Jesus who sought to display what protective and dedicated love is... A shepherd one only illustrate how to "protect" ones investment... It does nothing for "unconditional" love. And that was the goal of the pitch... When you look at it objectively - It fails miserably.
beaelliott 6 months ago
@beaelliott
I met Jesus He is my Lord and King of glory, He is the Good Shepherd, He taught me the Good Shepherd cry and to sing His song - " For I hear the Good Shepherd cry , I see Christ and God in Eternity Eye. i know Jesus I am His servant I follow Him daily He made me His friend for eternity. God Bless
Brightstarblog7 6 months ago
@Brightstarblog7 ... Um.... Yes, gOd Bliss indeed.
beaelliott 6 months ago
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beaelliott 9 months ago
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barbarousquiet6 2 years ago
Thank you for this video; it was extremely helpful to me this morning, in helping to illustrate the parable in John 10. I home school our 3 children and, well, we're complete suburbanites who know next to nothing about sheep. Thanks again!
cnlwoo 3 years ago