PPT-The Shepherd’s Responsibility to The Flock

1 Peter 514 The Perfect Pastor What do we expect of a pastor A re our expectations realistic How Many Hours Must A Pastor Work Activity Number of Hours Per Week Prayer at church Sermon Preparation. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. Dual Responsibility. (v. 12) The Shepherd’s Responsibility. (v. 12b) Must . Labor. Among The Sheep. (v. 12c) Must . Lead. The Sheep. (v. 12d) Must . Instruct. The Sheep. 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 . Acts 20:28 "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.. 29 "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.. Woe, to the Wicked Shepherds. the Irresponsible Shepherds. Therefore . take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. seeketh. the office of a bishop, . he . desireth. a good work. .”. 1 Tim.3:1– “Faithful is the saying, If a man . seeketh. the office of a bishop, . he . desireth. a good work. .”. 1 Thess.5:12,13– “12 But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 and to esteem them exceeding highly in love . A growing flock needs . more. shepherds. .. What if the Word says it matters?. Would we hold that same standard to our government?. Structure can enhance or hinder the Great Commission.. Objection: Structure doesn’t matter. Just preach the Word.. JL, . Patt. & Friends. www.JLwilliams.org. God… . “The Shepherd Leader”. Introduction. The “shepherd leader” is the . greatest leadership picture in the Bible!. Today we have…. “Corporate Leadership Models”. Job Of A Shepherd. God is a God of . order. – I Cor. 14:33, 40. God has set forth order within the world and the church – I Cor. 11:3. Christ is also the head of the church – Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18. 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. 5:1-4. 1 Peter . 5:1-4. So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you. Psalm 23. John 10:11. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.. The Sheep and The Shepherd. II. The Shepherd. III. Waiting For . The Shepherds Return. I. The Sheep. God is a God of . order. – I Cor. 14:33, 40. God has set forth order within the world and the church – I Cor. 11:3. Christ is also the head of the church – Eph. 1:22-23; Col. 1:18. God had a plan of . The New Testament Church 2017. The Work of Elders. Leaders in the lord’s church. Ephesians 5:11. Elders part of a mature congregation – . Philippians 1:1, Titus 1:5, Acts 20:17. Every congregation should be working toward appointing (more) qualified elders. 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.