"The Gate" Easter I wondered how I would

I wondered how I would paint them as more spiritual than a typical shepherd

for they were temple shepherds

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"The Gate" Easter I wondered how I wouldThe sheepfolds in biblical times were constructed without a gate or door. The small opening from which the sheep would enter was the place where the shepherd would rest. This was the best way the shepherd could protect his sheep, as any predator or thief would have to get past him first. In John chapter 10, the Savior references this and tells his disciples, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. (John 10: 7) I love the image of