The biblical model of the good shepherd

Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Theology - Biblical Theology, grade: B, , language: English, abstract: This chapter is an expositional analysis of John 10:1-18. Jesus Christ presented the qualities and responsibilities of the good shepherd in John 10:1-18. These was in a way to address the Pharisees who were literary the shepherds of the people by pointing to them their responsibilities which they neglected and were acting as the bad shepherds or hirelings do act during the biblical times.
The Biblical model of the Good shepherd as portrayed by Jesus Christ in John chapter 10 is a model for 12st century Pastoral ministry. The roles and obligations of the Good shepherd is the roles expected to be portrayed and imbibed by shepherds of God's flocks today. This is a legacy for effective Pastoral ministry today.