Mark 6:34-35

"When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things."

Inspirational illustration of Mark 6:34 -- 34When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.© Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Soc

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