Arent Saved people compared to Sheep by Jesus and in the New Testament?

[joevberry3]

Is a believer compared to a Sheep in the New Testament. Explain why this is please.

God Bless,
Joe

 

[kidsminister]

Is a believer compared to a Sheep in the New Testament. Explain why this is please.

God Bless,
Joe

Because we're DUMB!! And we're followers. That is why God referred to us as sheep. It was not a compliment. I don't know of any specific verses in the NT that talk about us as sheep, but that's basically why!

 

[joevberry3]

thanks

 

[joevberry3]

But a Sheep is considered a Believer correct? And a Goat a nonbeliever?

 

[LynneClomina]

a wolf is a non-believer, too. some verses where we are called sheep and/or Jesus is called our shepherd (ergo we are sheep).

Mt 9:36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

Mt 10:16 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Mt 18:13 And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

Mt 25:32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.

Mt 26:31 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Joh 10:14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.
Joh 10:15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.

Joh 10:26 But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you.
Joh 10:27My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Heb 13:20 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

1Pe 2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

 

[clinzey]

Is a believer compared to a Sheep in the New Testament. Explain why this is please.

Sheep are used as an image because they were well known in the area. Didn't raise a whole lot of buffalo. It is not because we are dumb. you have to look at every verse referencing sheep in its own context. Usually it has to do with the fact that sheep have a caretake, a shepherd to watch over and care for the flock. That is God's position in relationship to us (check out Luke 15).

 

[Svt4Him]

And sheep are not wimpy animals either. But that's a different topic.

 

[clinzey]

And sheep are not wimpy animals either. But that's a different topic.

But they are smelly!

 

[Godz Marine]

We are called to judge ourselves. This little test is simply a way to take a look at ourselves and see where our hearts are. It is in no way to be taken as a final determination of "what" we are. This is simply so we can examine yourselves. Remember, be honest to yourself! Have fun!


Question #1. Are you a sheep or sheepish attributes.

A. Do you hate strife, envy, malice, dissension, arguing, doctrinal debates?
B. Do you enjoy still waters - submitting to your pastor?
C. Do you love to go to church every service?
D. Do you love to listen to the Word preached?
E. Do you hunger after the truth of the Word?
F. Do you forget about the length of time you are in church?
G. Do you not care about how long your pastor preaches?
H. Do you love to be sheared?
I. Do you mind having more than one offering per service?
J. Do you love to plant your treasure in the Kingdom?
K. Do you easily receive admonishment and correction from your pastor?
L. Are you content where God has you in the flock at this time?

Question #2. Are you
a goat or goatish attributes

A. Do you agitate others in the flock?
B. Do you find yourself gossiping?
C. Do other agitaters easily draw you?
D. Do you always have to get to the root of every problem in your church?
E. Do you have urges or question to leave your church?
F. Do you fight feelings of disagreement or resentment toward your pastor?
G. Do you have trouble making it to every service?
H. Do you find it a real discipline to listen to the Word for longer lengths of time?
I. Does it make you suspicious when you don't know all the facts about other churches and meetings?
J. Do you have a problem sitting under one pastor and content with to be part of only one church?
K. Are you always butting the system and finding a way out of the flock?
L. Do you have trouble when you are admonished or corrected by church leaders?

Question #3. Are you a wolf or wolfish attributes.

A. Are you always feeling an inward drive to have a chief seat or high position within the church?
B. Do you find yourself bothered if you have to do what others are doing in the flock?
C. Are you drawn into strife and carnal things easily?
D. Have you been in trouble with church leadership and haven't seemed to be able to work it out?
E. Do you have problems submitting to Pastor, especially inwardly?
F. Do offerings or talk of money within the church anger you or cause resentment?
G. Are you ever trying to defame Pastor's teachings in an attempt to draw disciples after yourself?
H. Do you defame or talk negatively about Pastor, the church or others when you are in a group?
I. Do you lack a hunger for the things of God?
J. Have you become sly, sneaky, and deceitful in your attitude and actions?
K. Do you gather security from people who support your views?
L. How many churches and Pastors have you had in the past 5 years, and do you have one now?



Answers

Question #1. Are you a Sheep?

If you answered yes to all (G. should be no or I do not) you are a good sheep.

Question #2. Are you a Goat?

If you answered yes to more than 4 (four) you are too goatish.


Question #3. Are you a Wolf?

If you answered more than 4 (four) of these with a yes or L. with two or more/none then you are too wolfish.

 

[LynneClomina]

Sheep are used as an image because they were well known in the area. Didn't raise a whole lot of buffalo. It is not because we are dumb.

although, when it comes down to it, we ARE pretty dumb!

 

[clinzey]

although, when it comes down to it, we ARE pretty dumb!

Oh yeah. I'm not denying our tendency to be dumb - but that's not the point of the sheep symbolism.