Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.818372
By Stephen R Dalrymple. By Stephen R Dalrymple. Arranged by Stephen R Dalrymple (Dalrymple Designs). Sacred. 29 pages. Stephen R Dalrymple #6709747. Published by Stephen R Dalrymple (A0.818372).
Hope of the World: 13 Feed the Flock for SlaughterÂ
original song arranged for SATB choir and piano by Stephen R Dalrymple
♫ sequenced by the composer
♫ music © 1999 Stephen R Dalrymple
♫ recording ℗ 2022 Stephen R Dalrymple
♫ presentation © 2024 Stephen R Dalrymple
♫ based on Zechariah 11, John 10, and Matthew 27
♫ The Judah of Zechariah was marred by exiles who struggled greatly to obey God’s law. Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai and Malachi contain many passages that point out the sin of the people. Joshua, the current high priest, is pictured in one of Zechariah’s visions as wearing filthy apparel, desperately needing cleansing. Sheep in Bible times are grown more for their wool and milk, not so much for the slaughterhouse. Zechariah likens the leadership of Judah to shepherds and flock owners who are primarily concerned with selling meat. But there is a good shepherd who intervenes to lead the flock. He is mistreated by the owners and the shepherds and paid the price of a slave for his efforts. The good shepherd, casts the price on the floor for the potter.
♫ Zechariah is looking ahead to a time when the religious leaders of Judah were short on compassion and the needs of people. Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd. We see several parallel’s here in John 10. He called the religious leaders of His day, thieves and robbers, and predators. Judas Iscariot was paid the price of a slave to betray Jesus, which he threw to the ground, but was scooped to purchase a Potter’s Field!
♫ Includes 1) full score 2) SATB choir part on 2 staves 3) full score for 10 inch tablet
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