Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

In Scripture, Christ is called the great Shepherd, and the good Shepherd, he is called the great Shepherd, Heb. 13.20, 21. and here in the Text, he is called the good Shepherd; Christ is the great Shepherd, as he made the Sheep, and he is the good Shepherd, as he saves his Sheep; so you see he is both the great and the good Shepherd; there are many Parallels and Analogies betwixt Christ and his Sheep, I will instance in some.

1. A Shepherd is appointed to his calling; why, so Christ, he is the true Shepherd, who entered in by the door, John 10.2. He entered in by the door: ⟨p. 163⟩What's the meaning of that? that is, Christ he is lawfully called and appointed to his keeping sheep.

1. A Shepherd is appointed to his calling; why, so Christ, he is the true Shepherd, who entred in by the door, Iohn 10.2. He entred in by the door: ⟨p. 163⟩What's the meaning of that? that is, Christ he is lawfully called and appointed to his keeping sheep.

2. A Shepherd knows his Flock, knows all his Flock; this is in the Text, I am the good Shepherd, I know my Sheep, saith Christ; Christs knowing his Sheep implies a knowledge of approbation; Christs knowing his Sheep, that is his Loving of them: this is a great Consolation, that Christ knows all his Sheep; he knows every one of their Names,