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“The Shepherd and the Sheep” John 10:7-11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

“The Shepherd and the Sheep” John 10:7-11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”. Passages that ENCOURAGE Us to Show our Pastor Appreciation. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

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“The Shepherd and the Sheep” John 10:7-11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

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  1. “The Shepherd and the Sheep” John 10:7-11, 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

  2. Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”

  3. Passages that ENCOURAGE Us to Show our Pastor Appreciation.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love.”

  5. Passages that TELL US WHY we SHOULD Show Our Pastor Appreciation: • Colossians 2:1-5 • Philippians 1:3-5, 7-11

  6. Philippians 1:3-5, 7-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you, and I make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”

  7. James 3:1 "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged by God with greater strictness." (New Living Translation)

  8. Passages that Tell Us HOW To Show our Pastor Appreciation.

  9. Colossians 4:2-4 "Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may make it known as I should." (New Living Translation)

  10. Hebrews 13:18-19 • Hebrews 13:7 • 3 John 1:3-4

  11. Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit."

  12. “Pastors as Shepherds”

  13. One of Jesus’ favorite metaphors for spiritual leadership was that of a shepherd – a person who tends God’s flock.

  14. 1 Peter 5:1-4 "The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

  15. “Concerning the Sheep”

  16. First, a sheep is an INNOCENT creature.

  17. Second, a sheep is noted for MEEKNESS.

  18. Third, a sheep is a CLEAN creature.

  19. Fourth, a sheep is a very USEFUL creature.

  20. Fifth, a sheep is a very CONTENTED creature.

  21. Sixth, a sheep is a TIMOROUS creature.

  22. For our reflection: Are we sheep or goats?

  23. They are not substitute parents  They are not shrinks  They are not janitors, plumbers, or construction workers  They are not crisis managers  They are not perfect problem-solvers  They are not corporate executives  They do not have wireless access to the Holy Spirit concerning your problems  They are not responsible for your sin  They are not constructed for long-term bashing  They are not required to shoulder repeated harsh criticisms  They are not celebrities  They are not always available and tireless  They are not God in human form

  24. They serve   They teach   They lead   They inspire   They pray   They cry   They get tired   They are human   They need family time   They need to sleep   They must be renewed

  25. A story entitled “Think for a moment…”

  26. Chalk Talk “The Shepherd Song”

  27. Prayer Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace who, through the blood of the everlasting covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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