Why are we called sheep?
Know that Yahweh, he is God. It is he who has made us, and we are his. We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. – Psalm 100:3 (WEB) Through out the Bible, God’s people are referred to as sheep. But why sheep? Why not some other animal like horses, oxen or donkeys? We think about the nature of sheep, how wayward they are. They tend to get into trouble and need the constant care of a shepherd to protect or rescue them. Of course, other animals can get into trouble, too. Personally, I think the stubborness of a donkey would make it a good human representative. But there is another trait that I think explains why we’re … Continue reading →