To his listeners, this story was taken right from real life. They were farmers and fishermen, craftsmen and laborers… maybe even a few shepherds. They related immediately to the long hours, the vigilance and the dedication that was needed to protect livestock from predators. They knew the damage that wolves could do if they ever got in among the fold. These people lived on very thin margins and they understood that the loss of a single sheep could make a big difference. For them, the message, its meaning and the pivotal role of this messenger were all self-evident.
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