Shepherding the Flock
1 Peter 5:2
The DUTY of elders to tend willingly, not by compulsion, and eagerly serve, not for dishonest gain.
What is to shepherd the flock of God willingly?
1 Peter 5:5
God resists the opposite attitude, and “gives grace” to THIS attitude.
What is humility?
1 Peter 5:8
The REASON we must be watchful and self-controlled, since our adversary walks about like a roaring lion.
What is to avoid being devoured by the devil?
1 Peter 5:10
After a while of suffering, God will do these FOUR things for us.
What is perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us?
1 Peter 5:9
What we must DO to the enemy, steadfast in faith, knowing the same sufferings are before all believers.
What is resist him firm in faith?
1 Peter 5:3
Elders should not lord over those entrusted to them but be THIS to the flock.
What is examples to the flock?
1 Peter 5:6
God promises to do THIS if we humble ourselves under His mighty hand.
What is He will exalt us in due time?
James 4:7
This ACTION toward God causes the devil to flee from us.
What is submit to God?
1 Peter 5:4
The KIND of crown awaiting those faithful shepherds when the Chief Shepherd appears.
What is the crown of glory that does not fade away?
James 1:12
THIS blessing belongs to the person who endures temptation and loves the Lord.
What is the crown of life?
1 Peter 5:1
Peter identifies himself as both an elder and THIS type of witness to Christ’s suffering.
What is a witness of the sufferings of Christ?
James 4:6
God gives more of THIS to the humble. (Quoted also in 1 Peter 5:5.)
What is grace?
1 Peter 5:8–9
The firm STANCE believers must keep when facing the roaring adversary.
What is being steadfast in faith?
1 Peter 5:7
We must cast THESE upon the Lord because He cares for us.
What is all our cares?
1 Peter 5:10
This TITLE describes the God who restores those who have suffered awhile.
What is the God of all grace?
1 Peter 5:2–3
Leadership among believers is compared to THIS, showing responsibility and care.
What is shepherding the flock?
1 Peter 5:5–6
THIS virtue leads to exaltation by God when practiced under His mighty hand.
What is humility?
1 Peter 5:9
Believers worldwide share in THESE, reminding us we’re not alone in the struggle.
What are the same sufferings?
1 Peter 5:10–11
These verses end with a doxology declaring PRAISE, dominion, and eternity to God.
What is “To Him be the glory and dominion forever”?
1 Peter 5:10
The FOUR-FOLD divine work promised after suffering.
What is to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us?
1 Peter 5:1–4
The MANNER in which spiritual leaders should behave in their service.
What is faithful shepherding until the Chief Shepherd appears?
James 4:10
The RESULT when we humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord.
What is He will lift us up?
1 Peter 5:8
The CHARACTERISTICS believers must maintain to stand against the roaring lion.
What are sobriety and vigilance?
1 Peter 5:10–11
The REWARD for those called by God’s grace in Christ Jesus.
What is His eternal glory?
1 Peter 5:9–10
What believers GAIN after resisting and enduring spiritual trials faithfully.
What is establishment and strengthening through grace?