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Calvin on sheep and goats

May 21, 2008

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Naming His Grace (Viola Larson): Calvin on sheep and goats John Calvin in his commentary on the parable of the judgement of the sheep and the goats writes this: "As a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats. When our Lord says that the separation of the sheep from the goats is delayed till that…

Household: Comparing the Shepherd Metaphors

Jul 26, 2007

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mwkruse

in Culture, History, Series: Household of God, Sociology, Theology

We can now see how masterfully Jesus took the Shepherd and sheep metaphor from the Old Testament and held it up as a mirror for the Pharisees. Jesus' parables in Luke 15 reveal the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, the love of the father, our role in repentance, and a host of profound theological ideas. Below…

Shepherd and Sheep Metaphors Compared

Jan 9, 2006

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mwkruse

in Series: Luke 15 – Kenneth E. Bailey, Theology

[Previous] One of the things I have appreciated about Kenneth Bailey is the background he gives on Jesus' work and ministry. There is a common perception of Jesus as a "blue collar" folksy carpenter with tremendous insight and a quick mind. The more accurate picture of Jesus is a well-educated scholar/laborer. We mistakenly read back…

Shepherd and Sheep, Ezekiel 34

Jan 6, 2006

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mwkruse

in Series: Luke 15 – Kenneth E. Bailey, Theology

[Previous] Ezekiel 34 1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 Mortal, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel: prophesy, and say to them — to the shepherds: Thus says the Lord God: Ah, you shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? 3 You eat the fat,…

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Calvin on sheep and goats

Household: Comparing the Shepherd Metaphors

Shepherd and Sheep Metaphors Compared

Shepherd and Sheep, Ezekiel 34