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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/christ_as_the_ultimate_shepherd.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/bsb/psalms/23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/christ.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_ultimate_sacrifice.htm" title="Christ as the Ultimate Sacrifice">◄</a> Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_ultimate_source.htm" title="Christ as the Ultimate Source">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The imagery of Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd is a profound and recurring theme throughout the Bible, symbolizing His role as the protector, guide, and caretaker of His people. This metaphor draws from the pastoral culture of ancient Israel, where shepherds were responsible for the safety and well-being of their flocks. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is depicted as the Good Shepherd, fulfilling and surpassing the shepherding roles seen in the Old Testament.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>The concept of God as a shepherd is deeply rooted in the Old Testament. <a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, attributed to David, begins with the well-known declaration, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (<a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1</a>). This psalm portrays God as a caring and providing shepherd, leading His people to green pastures and still waters, restoring their souls, and guiding them in paths of righteousness.<br><br>The prophetic literature also anticipates a shepherd who will lead Israel. In <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a>, God promises, "I will establish one shepherd over them, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd." This prophecy points to a future leader from the line of David, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus explicitly identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd. In <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>, He declares, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." This statement highlights the sacrificial nature of Christ's shepherding, contrasting with hired hands who abandon the sheep in times of danger. Jesus' willingness to lay down His life underscores His deep love and commitment to His flock.<br><br>Furthermore, Jesus emphasizes the intimate relationship between the shepherd and His sheep. In <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14-15</a>, He states, "I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep." This mutual knowledge and recognition reflect the personal and relational aspect of Christ's shepherding.<br><br><b>The Shepherd's Role in the Church</b><br><br>The role of Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd extends to His leadership over the Church. In <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">1 Peter 5:4</a>, Peter refers to Jesus as the "Chief Shepherd," who will reward faithful under-shepherds at His return. This title affirms Christ's supreme authority and oversight over His Church, guiding and nurturing it through His Word and Spirit.<br><br>The pastoral epistles also reflect the shepherding model for church leaders, who are called to emulate Christ's example. In <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a>, Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders, "Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood." This charge underscores the responsibility of church leaders to care for and protect the congregation, following the pattern set by Christ.<br><br><b>Eschatological Shepherding</b><br><br>The eschatological dimension of Christ's shepherding is vividly depicted in Revelation. In <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a>, it is written, "For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." This vision portrays the ultimate fulfillment of Christ's shepherding, where He leads His people to eternal life and comfort in the presence of God.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, the image of Christ as the Ultimate Shepherd encapsulates His loving, sacrificial, and guiding nature. As the Good Shepherd, He not only provides for the spiritual and physical needs of His flock but also ensures their eternal security and well-being.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--altogether_lovely.htm">Character of Christ: Altogether Lovely</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--benevolent.htm">Character of Christ: Benevolent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--compassionate.htm">Character of Christ: Compassionate</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--faithful.htm">Character of Christ: Faithful</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--forgiving.htm">Character of Christ: Forgiving</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--good.htm">Character of Christ: Good</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--guileless.htm">Character of Christ: Guileless</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--harmless.htm">Character of Christ: Harmless</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--holy.htm">Character of Christ: Holy</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--humble.htm">Character of Christ: Humble</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--innocent.htm">Character of Christ: Innocent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--just.htm">Character of Christ: Just</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--long-suffering.htm">Character of Christ: Long-Suffering</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--loving.htm">Character of Christ: Loving</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--lowly_in_heart.htm">Character of Christ: Lowly in Heart</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--meek.htm">Character of Christ: Meek</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--merciful.htm">Character of Christ: Merciful</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--obedient_to_god_the_father.htm">Character of Christ: Obedient to God the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--patient.htm">Character of Christ: Patient</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--resigned.htm">Character of Christ: Resigned</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--resisting_temptation.htm">Character of Christ: Resisting Temptation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--righteous.htm">Character of Christ: Righteous</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--saints_are_conformed_to.htm">Character of Christ: Saints are Conformed To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--self-denying.htm">Character of Christ: Self-Denying</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--sinless.htm">Character of Christ: Sinless</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--spotless.htm">Character of Christ: Spotless</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--subject_to_his_parents.htm">Character of Christ: Subject to his Parents</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--true.htm">Character of Christ: True</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_christ--zealous.htm">Character of Christ: Zealous</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/christ_crucified.htm">Christ Crucified</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--acknowledged_by_his_apostles.htm">Christ is God: Acknowledged by his Apostles</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--acknowledged_by_the_old_testament_saints.htm">Christ is God: Acknowledged by the Old Testament Saints</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_creator_of_all_things.htm">Christ is God: As Creator of all Things</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_discerning_the_thoughts_of_the_heart.htm">Christ is God: As Discerning the Thoughts of the Heart</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_emmanuel.htm">Christ is God: As Emmanuel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_entitled_to_equal_honor_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As Entitled to Equal Honor With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_eternal.htm">Christ is God: As Eternal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_giver_of_pastors_to_the_church.htm">Christ is God: As Giver of Pastors to the Church</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_god_over_all.htm">Christ is God: As God Over All</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_god_the_word.htm">Christ is God: As God the Word</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_god,_he_presents_the_church_to_himself.htm">Christ is God: As God, he Presents the Church to Himself</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_god,_he_redeems_and_purifies_the_church_to_himself.htm">Christ is God: As God, he Redeems and Purifies the Church to Himself</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_god,_the_judge.htm">Christ is God: As God, the Judge</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_having_power_to_forgive_sins.htm">Christ is God: As Having Power to Forgive Sins</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_husband_of_the_church.htm">Christ is God: As Husband of the Church</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah_of_glory.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah of Glory</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah_of_hosts.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah of Hosts</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_above_all.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, Above All</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_for_whose_glory_all_things_were_created.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, for Whose Glory all Things Were Created</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_our_righteousness.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, Our Righteousness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_the_first_and_the_last.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, the First and the Last</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_the_messenger_of_the_covenant.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, the Messenger of the Covenant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah,_the_shepherd.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah, the Shepherd</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_jehovah's_fellow_and_equal.htm">Christ is God: As Jehovah's Fellow and Equal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_king_of_kings_and_lord_of_lords.htm">Christ is God: As King of Kings and Lord of Lords</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_lord_of_all.htm">Christ is God: As Lord of All</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_lord_of_the_sabbath.htm">Christ is God: As Lord of the Sabbath</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_omnipotent.htm">Christ is God: As Omnipotent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_omnipresent.htm">Christ is God: As Omnipresent</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_omniscient.htm">Christ is God: As Omniscient</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_one_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As One With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_owner_of_all_things,_equally_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As Owner of all Things, Equally With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_possessed_of_the_fulness_of_the_god_head.htm">Christ is God: As Possessed of the Fulness of the God Head</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_raising_himself_from_the_dead.htm">Christ is God: As Raising Himself from the Dead</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_raising_the_dead.htm">Christ is God: As Raising the Dead</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_sending_the_spirit,_equally_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As Sending the Spirit, Equally With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_son_of_god.htm">Christ is God: As Son of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_supporter_and_preserver_of_all_things.htm">Christ is God: As Supporter and Preserver of all Things</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_eternal_god_and_creator.htm">Christ is God: As the Eternal God and Creator</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_great_god_and_saviour.htm">Christ is God: As the Great God and Saviour</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_holy_one.htm">Christ is God: As the Holy One</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_lord_from_heaven.htm">Christ is God: As the Lord from Heaven</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_mighty_god.htm">Christ is God: As the Mighty God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_object_of_divine_worship.htm">Christ is God: As the Object of Divine Worship</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_object_of_faith.htm">Christ is God: As the Object of Faith</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_only-begotten_son_of_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As the Only-Begotten Son of the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_source_of_grace,_equally_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As the Source of Grace, Equally With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_the_true_god.htm">Christ is God: As the True God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_unchangeable.htm">Christ is God: As Unchangeable</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_unrestricted_by_the_law_of_the_sabbath,_equally_with_the.htm">Christ is God: As Unrestricted by the Law of the Sabbath, Equally With The</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--as_unsearchable,_equally_with_the_father.htm">Christ is God: As Unsearchable, Equally With the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--his_blood_is_called_the_blood_of_god.htm">Christ is God: His Blood is Called the Blood of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--invoked_as_jehovah.htm">Christ is God: Invoked As Jehovah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/c/christ_is_god--saints_live_to_him_as_god.htm">Christ is God: Saints Live to Him As God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/christ-centered.htm">Christ-Centered</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--appointed_by_god.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Appointed by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--as_his_mystical_body.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: As his Mystical Body</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--commissioned_his_apostles.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Commissioned his Apostles</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--declared_by_himself.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Declared by Himself</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--has_the_pre-eminence_in_all_things.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Has the Pre-Eminence in all Things</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--imparts_gifts.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Imparts Gifts</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--instituted_the_ordinances.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Instituted the Ordinances</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--perverters_of_the_truth_do_not_hold.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Perverters of the Truth do not Hold</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--predicted.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Predicted</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_head_of_the_church_christ--saints_are_complete_in.htm">the Head of the Church Christ: Saints are Complete In</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ_is_of_unblemished_purity.htm">the High Priest Christ is of Unblemished Purity</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--after_the_order_of_melchizedek.htm">the High Priest Christ: After the Order of Melchizedek</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--appointed_and_called_by_god.htm">the High Priest Christ: Appointed and Called by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--appointment_of,_and_encouragement_to_steadfastness.htm">the High Priest Christ: Appointment of, and Encouragement to Steadfastness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--blesses.htm">the High Priest Christ: Blesses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--consecrated_with_an_oath.htm">the High Priest Christ: Consecrated With an Oath</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--entered_into_heaven.htm">the High Priest Christ: Entered Into Heaven</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--faithful.htm">the High Priest Christ: Faithful</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--has_an_unchangeable_priesthood.htm">the High Priest Christ: Has an Unchangeable Priesthood</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--his_sacrifice_superior_to_all_others.htm">the High Priest Christ: His Sacrifice Superior to all Others</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--intercedes.htm">the High Priest Christ: Intercedes</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--made_reconciliation.htm">the High Priest Christ: Made Reconciliation</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--needed_no_sacrifice_for_himself.htm">the High Priest Christ: Needed No Sacrifice for Himself</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--obtained_redemption_for_us.htm">the High Priest Christ: Obtained Redemption for Us</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--offered_himself_a_sacrifice.htm">the High Priest Christ: Offered Himself a Sacrifice</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_high_priest_christ--offered_sacrifice_but_once.htm">the High Priest Christ: Offered Sacrifice But Once</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--has_an_universal_kingdom.htm">the King Christ: Has an Universal Kingdom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--his_kingdom_not_of_this_world.htm">the King Christ: His Kingdom not of This World</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--kings_shall_do_homage_to.htm">the King Christ: Kings Shall do Homage To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--saints_receive_a_kingdom_from.htm">the King Christ: Saints Receive a Kingdom From</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--saints_shall_behold.htm">the King Christ: Saints Shall Behold</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--saints,_the_subjects_of.htm">the King Christ: Saints, the Subjects of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--shall_overcome_all_his_enemies.htm">the King Christ: Shall Overcome all his Enemies</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--sits_in_the_throne_of_god.htm">the King Christ: Sits in the Throne of God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--sits_on_the_throne_of_david.htm">the King Christ: Sits on the Throne of David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--supreme.htm">the King Christ: Supreme</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--the_jews_shall_seek_to.htm">the King Christ: The Jews Shall Seek To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--typified--david.htm">the King Christ: Typified: David</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--typified--melchizedek.htm">the King Christ: Typified: Melchizedek</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--typified--solomon.htm">the King Christ: Typified: Solomon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_king_christ--written_on_his_cross.htm">the King Christ: Written on his Cross</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_mediator_christ_in_virtue_of_his_atonement.htm">the Mediator Christ in Virtue of his Atonement</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_mediator_christ_of_the_gospel_covenant.htm">the Mediator Christ of the Gospel Covenant</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_mediator_christ--the_only_one_between_god_and_man.htm">the Mediator Christ: The Only One Between God and Man</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_mediator_christ--typified--aaron.htm">the Mediator Christ: Typified: Aaron</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_mediator_christ--typified--moses.htm">the Mediator Christ: Typified: Moses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--abounded_in_wisdom.htm">the Prophet Christ: Abounded in Wisdom</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--alone_knows_and_reveals_god.htm">the Prophet Christ: Alone Knows and Reveals God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--anointed_with_the_holy_spirit.htm">the Prophet Christ: Anointed With the Holy Spirit</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--declared_his_doctrine_to_be_that_of_the_father.htm">the Prophet Christ: Declared his Doctrine to be That of the Father</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--faithful_to_his_trust.htm">the Prophet Christ: Faithful to his Trust</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--foretold.htm">the Prophet Christ: Foretold</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--foretold_things_to_come.htm">the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--god_commands_us_to_hear.htm">the Prophet Christ: God Commands Us to Hear</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_prophet_christ--god_will_severely_visit_our_neglect_of.htm">the Prophet Christ: God Will Severely Visit Our 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Sheep: He Cherishes Tenderly</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_feeds.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Feeds</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_gathers.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Gathers</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_gives_eternal_life_to.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Gives Eternal Life To</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_guides.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Guides</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_knows.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Knows</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/ttt/t/the_shepherd_christ--his_sheep--he_laid_down_his_life_for.htm">the Shepherd Christ: His Sheep: He Laid Down his Life For</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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