The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7)
In this intriguing parable, Jesus spoke of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine of his one hundred sheep in the desert to look for just one who had gone missing.
Abel is Murdered (Genesis 4:1-16)
The story of Cain and Abel, as told in the Book of Genesis, is a tale of sibling rivalry that ends in tragedy. Later, Abel's death becomes a symbol of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
I am the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)
In St John's gospel, Jesus identified himself as a caring and protective shepherd who lovingly tends to his sheep, knows them individually, and is willing to lay down his life for their sake.