Zemene Nolawi (ኖላዊ) - The Shepherd

‘Nolawi’ ኖላዊ is a Ge’ez word meaning “The Shepherd”, which refers to God who gave his life for the sake of his sheep (mankind). The week of 'Nolawi' covers the week from Tahisas 22-28 (December 29 - January 4). It is the last Sunday before God The Son came down from heaven to declare peace and to find Adam who was lost. This was also to bring all of Adam's children closer to The Father by uniting his divinity with our flesh. During the time of the Old Testament, the Prophets cried out for their shepherd saying…

Psalm 80:1

“Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the Cherubim, shine forth.”

Our Lord Eyesus Kristos being the Good Sheppard answered this question…