
The purpose of this paper is to demystify the biblical meaning of “Good Shepherd” as used by our Lord Jesus Christ in the book of John 10:1-11. This is important because the study will disabuse the misconceptions of the concept and unravel the qualities imbedded in the metaphor, I am the Good Shepherd as claimed by Jesus. Thus, this paper adopts a faith-theological methodology, employing scriptural review, critical exegesis, and an explanatory model. Faith theology is regarded as a theological inquiry that is built on Scripture and faith as an epistemological tool to uncover divine truths, and divine knowledge is revealed and received through faith, not empirical proof. This involves Scripture, as divine revelation, the ultimate source of truth, interpreted by faith rather than experimentation or observation. The researcher made a thorough scriptural and faith-theological analysis of John 10:11 in this paper. The findings of this study reveal that the contemporary leaders (religious and secular alike) should see their positions as simply that of service and sacrifice rather than one of exploitation and benefits. The paper concludes with some recommendations that will help to expand the frontiers of knowledge in biblical-theological studies and transform the church and the entire society.
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