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John MacArthur The character and effectiveness of any church is directly related to the quality of its leadership 1 Thessalonians 51213 Now we ask you brothers to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you 13 and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Someone Who Cares. People without a Shepherd. “. …my people are wandering like lost sheep; they are attacked because they have no shepherd. “My anger burns against your shepherds, and I will punish these leaders. For the . John 10:11. " I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.. John 10:11. The bad compared to the good. Then . Jesus said to them again, " Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. . John 10. 1. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.. . 2. But . he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The Government of Heaven is a Monarchy .. It is ruled by a king who has “All authority in Heaven and on Earth.”. The Typical Monarchy is Government. Of the people. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2).. Psalm 23:1-3. How do you . know. if he is your shepherd?. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. . 28 . I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. . Part . 3.  . ”. I . am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. .”. John 10:11. The Good Shepherd. Acts 20. v. .. 28 “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God. Luke 15:3-7. . Parable of The . Lost . Sheep. Luke 15:3-7. . “Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.”. Luke 15:1. . Jesus sits with them and teaches. . “And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man . “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2)..  . Shepherd. Greek word – . Poimen. 15 of 16 times - Shepherd. Lives like a . shepherd. – feeds, protects, nurtures. Shepherding Characteristics. 2) May include . teaching. , but not always. Shepherding Characteristics. . . The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. . I am the good shepherd. .. John 10:10-11. NIV. Jesus - My Shepherd. . . Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.. Sheep;. Hearing His Voice. John 10:1-18. Hearing His Voice. 1. The Leading Shepherd. Hearing His Voice. John 10:1-6. “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. . John 10:1-21. Is your life in shambles?. Do you find a respite?. God’s grace and acceptance is essential. The Illustration (10:1–6). Relationship between Shepherd and sheep . A parable or a allegory. “pastor” [. poimen. ] and “feed” [. poimaino. ]: shepherds tending to sheep.. Lord’s spiritual . shepherds/pastors. = . elders. and . overseers/bishops. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1-2)..