Follow the Leader

Sermon: I Peter 5:1-5(a)

Introduction: The children’s game – “Follow the leader”

I. The leaders have a solemn responsibility for the sheep, vv. 1, 2.
A. Solemn --

B. Responsibility --

II. Shepherds are to have right motives and right actions.
A. vv. 2(b), 3 -- Three pairs of instructions
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	2.

	3.

III. Faithful shepherds receive a glorious reward.
A. v. 4 –

IV. Members should show respectful submission.
A. v. 5(a) –

V. The right focus is on the Chief Shepherd, v. 4(a).

Application: