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• The Good Shepherd

  The Good Shepherd is a figurative expression Jesus used of himself in John 10. It portrays the true leader as a shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep, in contrast to the hireling and the thief.

• John 10:11–15

  In this passage Jesus presents himself as the "good shepherd" who lays down his life for the sheep, in contrast to the hireling who flees in the face of danger. It is frequently cited in discussions of the meaning of the crucifixion, the debate over the extent of the atonement, and the proper conduct of pastors.

• John 10:16

  In the Good Shepherd discourse, Jesus says that he must also bring "other sheep... which are not of this fold," so that there will be "one flock" (KJV: "one fold") under one shepherd. The verse is often cited in support of the mission to the Gentiles and of church unity, and interpreters differ over the identity of the "other sheep."

• John 10:10

  In this passage Jesus presents himself as the door of the sheep and the good shepherd, saying, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Interpreters differ over the meaning of this "abundant life": some read it as spiritual life, while others extend it to blessing in every area of life.

• John 10

  John 10 is the chapter in which Jesus presents himself as "the door of the sheep" and "the good shepherd." It also recounts how, at the Feast of Dedication in the Jerusalem temple, he declared, "I and my Father are one," and was nearly stoned.

• Ezekiel 34:11–16

  Ezekiel 34:11–16 is a passage in which God promises that he himself will be the shepherd who seeks out, gathers, and cares for his scattered sheep. It is frequently cited in sermons on Jesus as the "good shepherd" and on the responsibilities of pastors.

• Luke 2:10-11

  A passage in which an angel announces the birth of Jesus to the shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, calling him "Savior," "Christ," and "Lord." Because it contains the heart of the Christmas message, it is one of the texts most frequently read in Christmas services and sermons.

• Isaiah 40:11

  Isaiah 40:11 portrays God as a shepherd who carries the lambs in his bosom and gently leads the nursing ewes. Because its image of tender care is paired with the mighty rule described in the preceding verse, it is frequently cited in discussions of comfort and pastoral care.

• Luke 2:14

  Luke 2:14 is the hymn of praise sung by the heavenly host before the shepherds on the night of Jesus' birth. It is central to Christmas worship and hymnody, and manuscripts and translations differ over to whom peace on earth is given.

• Jeremiah 24

  Jeremiah 24 records the vision Jeremiah saw before the temple after Jeconiah was carried away to Babylon: two baskets of figs, one good and one bad. The chapter contrasts the future of those taken into exile with that of those who remained in the land.

• Parable of the Good Samaritan

  The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 10:25-37. In answer to a lawyer's question, "Who is my neighbour?", Jesus tells the story of a Samaritan who helped a man who had been attacked by robbers.

• Good Neighbors

  Good Neighbors is a South Korean international relief and development NGO (non-governmental organization) founded in 1991 by Il-ha Lee under the name Korea Neighbors' Love Society (Hanguk Iutsaranghoe). It carries out both child rights protection programs in South Korea and development cooperation programs overseas.

• Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

  The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the tree in the midst of the Garden of Eden in Genesis 2–3 whose fruit God commanded Adam not to eat, but which Adam and Eve ate. In Korean it is commonly called the seonakgwa, "the fruit of good and evil."

• Fruit of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

  The fruit of the knowledge of good and evil is the fruit of the "tree of the knowledge of good and evil," which stood in the midst of the Garden of Eden. God commanded Adam and Eve not to eat it, and their eating of it is read in Scripture as the beginning of humanity's fall.

• Gospel

  The gospel means "good news." In Christianity it refers to the message that God saves people through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• Psalm 133:1

  A verse celebrating how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is frequently read at joint worship services of churches and denominations and at family gatherings, and it is invoked from various positions in debates over how far the scope of unity should extend.

• Holy Week

  Holy Week is the week immediately preceding Easter, a period commemorating Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, his suffering, and his death on the cross. In Korea, Protestants commonly call it "Passion Week" (gonanjugan), while Catholics and Anglicans generally use the term "Holy Week" (seongjugan).

• Romans 8:28

  A verse declaring that "all things work together for good to them that love God." It is among the passages most widely quoted for comfort in suffering, and discussion centers on what "good" means and whether "all things" includes evil and pain.

• Genesis 2:18

  God's declaration, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him" (KJV). It is one of the passages most frequently read at weddings, and interpretations of "help meet" diverge on the roles of men and women.

• Joshua 1:8-9

  After the death of Moses, God told Joshua to meditate on the book of the law day and night and to observe it, encouraging him to "be strong and of a good courage." It is among the passages most often cited at times of new beginnings and challenges.