Shepherding the Flock: Humbly Leading God's People

The First Epistle of Peter
April 11, 2010
Sermon
Lesson 27
1 Peter 5:1-4

SHEPHERDING THE FLOCK: HUMBLY LEADING GOD'S PEOPLE

Elders must shepherd the flock.
Basis for Peter's exhortation to shepherd the flock (1)
His fellow-eldership (not his apostleship!)
His witness of the sufferings of Christ
His share in the future glory
Exhortation to shepherd the flock (2-3)
Command: Shepherd the flock (2a)
Means: Exercising oversight… (2b-3)
Willingly: not by compulsion
Eagerly: not for sordid gain
Humble leadership: Not “lording it” over people
Reward for shepherding the flock (4)
Timing: At the appearance of Christ (4a)
Source: The Chief Shepherd (4a)
Nature: Crown of glory (4b)