Why we need Jesus as our Savior and Shepherd

Isa 40:10, 11

10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,
    and he rules with a mighty arm.
See, his reward is with him,
    and his recompense accompanies him.
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:
    He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
    he gently leads those that have young.



Heb 13:20, 21

20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.


1 Pet 5:2

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

We learn the following from the above verses

1) Jesus tends his flock like a shepherd

2) Jesus gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart

3) Jesus gently leads those that have young

4) The God of peace, the great Shepherd of the sheep will equip us with everything good for doing his will and may he work in us what is pleasing to Him through Jesus Christ

5) Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock and
 when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away