PPT-The Good Shepherd in Early Christian Art

Gathered for a slide presentation for a Bible study written by Dr Rick Jordan The Good Shepherd with his flock Dura Europos house in Syria 233255 AD The earliest house converted to a church that we know of One of the earliest depictions of Jesus in art. Hollie Moffat. March 12, 2013. Art 1010. Early Christian Art. Early Christian Art refers to the art and architecture produced for the Christian Empire under the rule of Constantine the Great.. Christianity was illegal until Constantine implemented the ‘Edict of Milan’ (AD 313).. Psalm 23. Sheep belong to the shepherd (v. 1).. Loving ownership exists because the shepherd chose and purchased the sheep.. They bear the shepherd’s distinctive mark.. Sheep require more attention and care than other livestock.. and . Byzantine . Art. CHRISTIANITY 101. Monotheistic. Believe God manifests in three Persons. Father (God). Son (Jesus Christ). Son of God by human mother, the Virgin Mary. Holy Spirit. Sacred Scripture=Holy Bible. (Psalm 23). Bernard Sexton. The Lord, he is my shepherd.. Nothing shall I need.. . The Lord, he is my shepherd.. Nothing shall I need.. He leads me to walk in green pastures.. He restores, he restores my soul.. Psalm 23. Sheep belong to the shepherd (v. 1).. Loving ownership exists because the shepherd chose and purchased the sheep.. They bear the shepherd’s distinctive mark.. Sheep require more attention and care than other livestock.. Sheep;. Hearing His Voice. John 10:1-18. Hearing His Voice. 1. The Leading Shepherd. Hearing His Voice. John 10:1-6. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. . John 10:1-21. Is your life in shambles?. Do you find a respite?. God’s grace and acceptance is essential. The Illustration (10:1–6). Relationship between Shepherd and sheep . A parable or a allegory. for we need You to help us find our way. Gentle Shepherd come and lead us. for we need Your strength from day to day.. Gentle Shepherd - 458. There's no other we can turn to. who can help us face another day. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2).. Gathered for a slide presentation for a Bible study written by Dr. Rick Jordan. The Good Shepherd with his flock - Dura-. Europos. house in Syria, 233-255 AD. The earliest house converted to a church that we know of. One of the earliest depictions of Jesus in art.. Page 231. Vocabulary. Invigorate- energize. Immortal- not subject to death. Continuum- a continuous series. Cumbersome- troublesome. Coy- artfully shy (purposefully); sly. Allusion- a casual reference. Poem analysis. Mitchell.W. Ms.Tate. English 9. Come live with me and be my love, . And we will all the pleasures prove, . That Valleys, groves, hills, and fields, . Woods, or . steepy. Belgian Sheepdog. Bearded Collie. Collie. German Shepherd Dog. Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Australian Cattle Dog. Old English Sheepdog. Border Collie. . Christian Visions of the Unseen Order . Questions . for . Theological Reflection. How do you balance your “American” identity with your “Catholic” identity? . In this “Year of Mercy,” what does the reality of heaven and hell say about God? .