The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his flock becomes then the metaphor that defines the work of the local pastor. It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. Tonight as we come to our time in the word of god, i want you to turn again in your bible to 1 peter chapter 5 and i want to read for you verses 1 through 4, which again is. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
Thus the shepherds must feed the flock of god out of obedience to the lord god, out of love for yeshua, out of genuine love for the sheep. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. Biblical leadership in the new testament and beyond. Motherhood mums gentleness guidance, examples of gods names and titles for the christian god our shepherd cherishing christ and his sheep heart, divine compassion, of christ. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. T he church is depicted as the flock of god, to specifically emphasise gods great love and care for the church.
As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to shep herd the flock of god under your care. To the elders among you, i appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of christs sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand. Jw leaks is about openness, transparency and accountability within the church of jehovahs witnesses and the watch tower society. Shepherd the flock of god in your care shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. Peter was thinking of that scene when he issued these directions. Flock of god, you are protected from harm, because your faithful shepherds on earth must render an account to jehovah god and christ jesus on your behalf. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed. Shepherd the flock of god secret elders book reddit. They are not protectors of the sheep, they are wolves seeking to devour the flock. Click download or read online button to get shepherding the flock of god book now. Think of it, the allpowerful, allwise god could rule over mere men any way he chose. We are sheep in his fold who live in continual dependence and subordination to the chief shepherd jesus christ john 10.
Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw library app. Shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. Shepherding among gods flock sermon by david taylor, 2. Shepherding gods flock the responsibilities of elders.
Shepherding gods flock a manual for church leaders be shepherds of the church of god which he has bought with his own blood. But what does it mean to be a shepherd over the flock. But a man who loves the lord and is in the position of pastor loves the people of god, and protects the people of god. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, shepherd the flock of god among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of god. How to become more effective in the pastoral care that elders exercise over the local church effectiveness. Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of christian counseling.
About the nature of gods flock its is gods own household and family it is the body of christ it is the habitation of the spirit 2. Moore certificate programs kingdom leadership free take this course overview syllabus presenter shepherding is the lord jesus appointed means for making disciples, building his church, and advancing his kingdom on earth as it is in. The flocks responsibilities to their shepherd evangelist doug lowery introduction. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. Be on guard for yourselves and for 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. About the life of gods flock its life is rooted in christ and derived from christ that life grows and flourishes as the different members exercise their gifts 3. Be shepherds of gods flock that is under your care, serving as overseersnot because you must, but because you are willing, as god wants you to be. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters.
Appreciate the balance, depth and strength of your truly biblical focus. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. This is why it is so crucial to think through leadership from a biblical perspective for the church. Shepherding the flock of god watchtower online library. According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry.
The flock should submit to that leadership as to the lord and be humble, not proud. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. Pdf shepherding gods flock youth for christ zambia. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly. As shepherd of his flock, god not only owns the church, but also tenderly leads, feeds and protects her. People that make up the local church are called the flock in acts 20. In the first place, to be a shepherd over the flock of sheep means that it is the shepherds responsibility to lead the sheep. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way.
It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the. Overview shepherd the flock of god by feeding and caring. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. By the word feed here is meant, not merely the giving of pasture, but the whole government. Pastors shepherds are given the awesome responsibilities to feed, guard, lead and care. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god. This is a structure that no podcasting pastor can replace. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. In the new testament it is the heirs of abrahams faith and not just of his flesh who are the chosen people of god romans 4. Shepherding the flock of god download ebook pdf, epub. Notice that peter describes the church as the flock of god.
These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. We are his flock the church is the flock of god introduction a. Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. The wonderful thing about this imagery of a shepherd and his flock is that it depicts the tender way god leads his own, his flock. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter.
Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a. All crossreferences are by chapterparagraph notation. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Update version shepherd book pdf october 2019 download. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs. Neither as being lords over gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. Viewing the shepherd the flock of god book, on the jw. Peter, writing to the elders of various churches in asia minor 1. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as.
I remember a particular seminar i taught in one of the texas state prisons. Pamela and robert were moved to write these words of appreciation to the christian elders in their respective congregations. In other words, you elders should do all that is required in the task of shepherding as the metaphor implies. Three times the lord asks peter the same question here in the book of john chapter 21, and three times the. All the sheep are to be gathered together, and jehovah god has commanded his people to bring them from the north and the south and the east and the west. May god be glorified in us as we are satisfied in him alone.
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