The Chief Shepherd - 1 Peter 5:1-4 Bible Verse Reflections
Reflecting on 1 Peter 5:1-4, we find guidance on leadership in the church. The passage emphasizes shepherding the flock willingly, leading by example, and awaiting the Chief Shepherd's return to receive eternal glory. Through prayer and reflection, one can draw inspiration from the teachings to guide their own leadership roles.
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The Chief Shepherd 1 Pet. 5:1-4
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The Text 1 Pet. 5:1-4 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The Text 1 Pet. 5:1-4 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The Text 1 Pet. 5:1-4 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The Text 1 Pet. 5:1-4 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS Their authority is limited the flock among you
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS Their authority is limited the flock among you They are not lords
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS Their authority is limited the flock among you They are not lords They are entrusted with His sheep and examples to the flock
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS Their authority is limited the flock among you They are not lords They are entrusted with His sheep and examples to the flock There is a Chief Shepherd the model for every elder/overseer/shepherd
The Text1 Pet. 5:1-4 In Spirit and in Truth--Praying 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter was an apostle and also a fellow-elder Three words (six in English) used to describe elders, overseers and shepherds BEPOPS Their authority is limited the flock among you They are not lords They are entrusted with His sheep and examples to the flock There is a Chief Shepherd the model for every elder/overseer/shepherd Today is an Historic Day at P.B.L The Ordaining of Another Elder
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying God Caring For His People Throughout the Years God has always taken care of His children At the beginning there were the fathers In Israel, His flock, there were the priests and prophets He gave them a king, and gave instructions to him Deut. 17:18 18 "Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites. 19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the LORD his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes, 20 that his heart may not be lifted above his brethren, that he may not turn aside from the commandment to the right hand or to the left, and that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children in the midst of Israel. Deut. 17:18
In Spirit and in Truth--Praying God Caring For His People Throughout the Years God has always taken care of His children At the beginning there were the fathers In Israel, His flock, there were the priests and prophets He gave them a king, and gave instructions to him Deut. 17:18 Locally, in Israel there elders who directed the cities/nation His ultimate plan involved one flock - With Jesus as the Chief Shepherd - Individual congregations cared for by caring, godly shepherds
Understanding the Nature of True Shepherds In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The ancient world understood the nature of shepherds, we do not The Scriptures give us glimpses of what a true shepherd is Shepherds have a rod and a staff Isa. 40:11 11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. Isa. 40:11
Understanding the Nature of True Shepherds In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The ancient world understood the nature of shepherds, we do not The Scriptures give us glimpses of what a true shepherd is Shepherds have a rod and a staff Isa. 40:11 Historically, think about David - Young David s sheep when lion and bear came to attack - His training as shepherd helped him oversee Israel Psalm 78:70-72 70 He also chose David His servant, And took him from the sheepfolds; 71 From following the ewes that had young He brought him, To shepherd Jacob His people, And Israel His inheritance. 72 So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. Psa. 78:70-72
Understanding the Nature of True Shepherds In Spirit and in Truth--Praying The ancient world understood the nature of shepherds, we do not The Scriptures give us glimpses of what a true shepherd is Shepherds have a rod and a staff Isa. 40:11 Historically, think about David - Young David s sheep when lion and bear came to attack - His training as shepherd helped him oversee Israel Psalm 78:70-72 The Good Shepherd of Psalm 23 - Sees the needs, supplies the need - Green pastures and still water - Restores souls, leading them - Present in the valley with hurting sheep - Providing feasts and oil in midst of enemy - Provides dwelling place in the house of Lord, with goodness and mercy
Becoming His Sheep Today Believe Heb. 11:6 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Faith in Him Rom. 10:9 Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27 You are Now a Member of His Flock His Glorious Church Now be faithful until you die Rev. 2:10
