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Jun 3, 2024 · “All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32). Jesus is the Shepherd, and in this verse, He said that He will separate sheep (believers) from goats (unbelievers) when He returns.
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Jan 4, 2022 · The goats on Jesus’ left hand are cursed with eternal hell-fire, “prepared for the devil and his angels” (verse 41). The reason is given: they had opportunity to minister to the Lord, but they did nothing (verses 42-43).
It doesn’t make sense than to say that the sheep and the goats are likewise Christians, followers of Jesus. You would think at least the sheep as “true believers” would recognize their Lord in helping those who likewise followed Him.
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats strongly encourages Christians to take action to help those in need. In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that a life worthy of the reward of...
- The “Least of These” Matter. There is some debate about who the “least of these” actually are. Is this referring to how one treats all believers or vulnerable missionaries?
- There Is a Separation. Regardless of how you parse out the details in this passage, there is one thing that is certain — there is a separation between sheep and goats.
- It’s Not about Sheep and Goats. This will come as quite the let down to preachers, like myself, who have made a big deal about the difference between sheep and goats.
- What We Do Matters. Many commentaries spend an inordinate amount of time explaining how these verses square with the doctrine of justification by faith.
It seems therefore that there is something else that is separating the sheep and the goats here. Namely, this: the Lord Jesus is referring to deeds of kindness and charity done towards His disciples as they go out with his gospel.
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Dec 17, 2020 · When you begin looking closely at what Jesus says especially after making this analogy it brings into clear perspective who are the sheep and goats that Jesus is talking about in Matthew 25. Let’s take a closer look.