Jesus is the Good Shepherd Who gave His life for the sheep.
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
One Flock, One Shepherd
John 10:16
I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to My voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd..
Sheep need a shepherd. Without a shepherd, sheep feel lonely and lost and do not know how to get their food, warmth, and protection.
The shepherd makes all the difference to sheep because sheep cannot guide themselves. The shepherd leads the sheep to sufficient and good pasture. While they ar asleep, their shepherd...not just any shepherd but their shepherd
...protects them.