Shepherding the Flock of God: Part 1

Shepherding the Flock of God: Part 1
1 Peter 5:1-4
Introduction
I.Of Apostles & Elders
A.The Context (4:17; Mal. 3:3; Eze. 8-9; Jam. 3:1-2)
B.Peter is a Fellow-Elder
1.Elder
2.Peter's identification
C.Peter is an Apostle (Jn. 15:27; Acts 1:21-22; 10:39-43)
1.A Witness of the Suffering (Lk. 23:49;
Jn. 20:26-27)
2.A Partaker of the Glory (2 Peter 1:16-18)
II.Of Shepherding
A.Shepherding Sheep (Is. 63:11; 2 Sam. 5:2, 7:7; Ps. 23, 80:1; Jn. 10; 1 Tim. 3:1)
B.The Flock of God (Heb. 13:17)
1.He will tend His own Flock (Is. 40:11)
2.He will contend for His own Flock (Eze. 34:10)
Conclusion
2 Corinthians 2:16
Laity—
Leaders…and those who aspire to office—