Sheep and donkeys in the Bible
A herd of sheep with a shepherd is a powerful image. Sheep always move around in large groups and they need guidance and protection. With this picture you could also describe a community of believers. But this image of sheep does not fit when work needs to be done. Have you ever seen a sheep carrying a heavy load for its boss? In Biblical times you needed other animals for that. Man’s great helper in the Bible is the donkey.
• The parable of the Good Samaritan
• Balaam and his talking donkey
• The blessing of Judah: Binding his donkey’s colt to the choice vine
• Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey?
• What can we learn from the commandment You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey?
• Is a donkey’s jawbone strong enough for Samson?
• The law for overloaded donkeys
• The strong donkey Issachar
• Donkeys protect sheep against wolves
Endorsement by professor dr. Julia Blum, Israel Bible Institute:
So many books have been written about the Bible and about Jesus, that when somebody surprises us with some new look at the Scriptures, it truly feels like a miracle. The book that you are holding in your hands is indeed such a miracle […] I just haven’t been able to put this book down – and I am sure you will not be able to either!
