To gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the many parables Jesus uses to share insights into the Kingdom of heaven and God's will for our lives, we encourage you to take a little time to read up on modern day and biblical time meanings of words and people you read about in the Bible. What is a father today, compared to then? A farmer, a sheep, a warrior? Today, we get a brief glimpse into the interesting, dedicated and dangerous life of a shepherd and his relationship to his flock. Jesus calls Himself a shepherd. Not just any shepherd, The Good Shepherd.
