Sheep

In the arithmetic of shearing, one must consider the practical limitations of applying mathematical logic to real-life situations. 133:5.5

Sheep were domesticated by 5000 B.C. along with other animals by ancient farmers of Mesopotamia, Turkestan, and China. 81:2.12

Egyptian tribes worshiped various nature gods, including the ram. 95:2.3

It is lawful to exhibit loving-kindness on the Sabbath day, even to men. 148:7.2

The Nodites imported sheep to Syria, along with other domesticated animals and improved metalworking techniques. 80:1.2

The parable of the lost sheep illustrates the Father's proactive search for repentant sinners, bringing great joy in heaven. 159:1.2 159:5.16

The shepherd is smitten and the sheep scatter, as warned by Jesus, causing distress and shock among his followers. 181:2.27 183:4.6

We are the sheep of God's pasture, led by the Good Shepherd, who restores our souls and guides us in paths of righteousness. (131:2.5,7) 131:4.4

In the Urantia Book

Shepherd promises to unite all sheep, in one brotherhood of sons of God, bringing harmony and brotherly love among believers from all corners of the earth. 165:2.9 181:2.18
Jesus taught the crowds in Solomon's Porch for over two hours, saying “My sheep hear my voice” to those who hunger for truth and righteousness, offering them eternal life. 164:5.2
Peter was told by the Master to feed his sheep with love and care, being a true shepherd to the flock and guarding them from betrayal. 192:2.3

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

Man with withered hand 148:7.2 — Mt 12:9-13a; Mk 3:1-5a; Lk 6:6-10a.
Parable of lost sheep 159:1.2 — Mt 18:12-14; Lk 15:3-7.
Repent for forgiveness (Old Testament) 159:5.16 — 1 Ki 8:46-48; 2 Ch 6:38-39; Neh 1:9; Jer 35:15; Jer 36:3; Dt 30:2-3; 1 Sam 7:3.
God seeks sinners 159:5.16 — Mt 18:11-14; Lk 15:3-10; Lk 19:10.
Rejoices upon their return 159:5.16 — Lk 15:11-32.
Negative golden rule 159:5.16 — Tb 4:15.
Positive admoniton golden rule 159:5.16 — Mt 5:38-48; Mt 7:12; Lk 6:27-38.
Last warning, instruction 181:2.27 — Mt 26:31-32; Mk 14:27-28.
Sheep will be scattered 181:2.27 — Zec 13:7.
I will go to Galilee 181:2.27 — Mt 28:7,10; Mk 16:7; Jn 21:1.
Shepherd smitten and flock scatters 183:4.6 — Zec 13:7; Mt 26:31; Mk 14:27.
Other sheep have I 165:2.9 — Jn 10:16; Jn 11:52.
Other sheep not of this flock 181:2.18 — Jn 10:16.
Are you the Messiah? 164:5.2 — Jn 10:22-31.
Sheep hear voice, know 164:5.2 — Jn 10:3-4.
Father and I are one 164:5.2 — Jn 1:1; Jn 5:17-18; Jn 10:30,38; Jn 12:44-45; Jn 14:7-11,20; Jn 17:11,21-22.
Take care of my sheep 192:2.3 — Jn 21:16.