The Soul and Blood Atonement
- The Good Shepherd. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus laid down His soul for the sheep (John 10:11). 1Jesus used the term "soul" ("ψυχὴν") with the verb indicating Jesus purposefully laid down ("τίθησιν"--present active indicative) His soul for the sheep. In order to understand the concept of laying down His soul for the sheep, we must understand atonement for sins found in the blood in the soul. The Blood