BIBLICAL CHARACTERS


Jesus the Good Shepherd

Psalm 23; John 20:11-18

 Jesus is as the Good Shepherd.  He knows his sheep and his sheep know him, and he leads them forth by calling each by name. Hearing their names spoken by a familiar voice, they follow him.

 A good example of His sheep  knowing the Good Shepherd is Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus’ sheep, was crying outside the empty tomb when Jesus appeared. She mistook him for the gardener and didn’t recognize his voice. Then came the Good Shepherd moment. Jesus drew near and spoke one word — “Mirjam” (Mary). Hearing her name uttered in that familiar voice, Mary exclaimed, “Rabbouni” (teacher). This was the “aha” moment. Jesus knows us and calls us by name.