One of the most prominent themes in the story of redemption is that of God’s people being lost sheep in need of a shepherd. This theme is beautifully woven throughout Scripture and fulfilled in Christ our Shepherd. We see early on in the Old Testament that God is our Shepherd. In Psalm 23:1, David sings “the Lord is my shepherd” (ESV), and the entire psalm is full of beautiful imagery of the Lord’s care, leadership, and protection of His flock. Also, Psalm 100:3 says (ESV): “