thegoodshepherd Archives • Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” John 10:4 . “The Lord has gone before His sheep to the pasture of the Cross and of sufferings so that the sheep would not fear the road leading to Golgotha. Therefore, they will not fear death for as long as they are in the company of the Crucified Lord.” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty #TheGoodShepherd #goesbeforeHissheep #fastoftheNativity #Advent #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know …

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 . ‘I am the good Shepherd’: the Lord speaks here about suffering and underlines that it brings salvation to the world. He was not obliged to come; therefore He presents the model of the shepherd and the hired servant once more.” – St. John Chrysostom #thegoodshepherd #givesHislife #imitateHim #service #servant #howtoserve #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 . ‘I am …

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” John 10:27,28 . “The Lord presented to them the marks of His flock. These are they that hear His voice and recognize that it belongs to their Shepherd. They know the sound of His love and care. Therefore they adhere to Him and get acquainted with Him in new depths. They qualify to be recognized by Him and as the apostle says: “The Lord knows those who are His” (2 Tim 2:19)” Father Tadros Yacoub Malaty #TheGoodShepherd #eternallife #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and …