Jesus the Good Shepherd - Biblical Symbolism and Meaning #3874032 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration portrays Jesus Christ in traditional iconography as the Good Shepherd-a central metaphor from John 10:11-18 where He declares, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” He wears a white tunic with a flowing red mantle, symbolizing purity and sacrificial love, while gently resting His hand on one lamb and holding a shepherd’s crook in the other. The two lambs represent His followers, emphasizing His role as protector and guide.

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