Animals of the Bible · Forest · Wild
The Wolf
The Wolf — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
Discovered in your collection
- Key verse
- John 10:12
- Where it lived
- The “forest” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- Spiritual danger
Stories from Scripture
The Wolf in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Wolf in Scripture
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
John 10:12The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the wolf
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:15
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Wolves attacked the flocks at night — one of the biggest fears of any shepherd in Israel.
In Bible times, the wolf was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the wolf teaches us
The Wolf = Spiritual danger
Jesus warns us about wolves that come dressed as sheep — people or ideas that look good but want to hurt us. The Good Shepherd protects us.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the wolf?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the wolf?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”