Sometime before nero launched his persecution against christians in rome, the apostle peter wrote his first letter. After getting still and comfortable, slowly read the text out loud. Click download or read online button to get shepherding the flock of god book now. Filed under feed my lambs, good shepherd, lawlessness. Why then does it say, feed if the verb is poimnenan, which is to shepherd. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary.
Shepherd the flock of god 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. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the. Be shepherds of gods flock 20042005 missionserviceoutreach rebuild the children of god. 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. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. Prophesy and say to them, the lord god proclaims to the shepherds. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work.
A true shepherd gives opportunities for their flock to head into pasture and be fed. What are the dangers the shepherds should be aware of. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. A shepherd provides guidance, sustenance, and protection for the flock. Neither as being lords over gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. How to implement biblical eldership in your local church implementation 3. These are the images that are bound up in the verb shepherd. The flock shepherd the flock of god which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly. Kenneth bailey, with his celebrated insights into middle eastern culture, traces the theme of the good shepherd from its origins in psalm 23 through the prophets and into the new testament, observing how it changed, developed and was applied by the biblical writers over a thousandyear span. Now, if you have a king james version, youve been looking in vain for, be shepherds of gods flock, because in verse 2 it actually says, feed the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. This publication is divided into chapters, each per. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. Jehovah has brought to the optimize pdf files for seo attention of his holy people the need to. Art wilder has continued that mentoring and showed what it meant to provide pastoral care in a large church. There are many references for god and his people as shepherd and sheep throughout the bible. Apr 26, 2015 they too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. Shepherding the flock of god sermon by matthew kratz, 1. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. The book mentions consulting other publications but says nothing about consulting the. Father, leader, guide, flock, familiar voice, follow, hired hand, wolves, scatter, church, community of believers, you and me. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of jehovahs.
Gods favor to them in life, through death, and on forever. Well, clearly because the shepherds ultimate responsibility is to feed the sheep, not. No one is able to provide the same care for us as jesus. Shepherding the flock through administration and delegation provides the perfect lead in questions to this short, new book. To protect a flock of sheep against predators and thieves, particularly at night. A shepherd of the flock of god is to exercise oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily.
We provide nourishment that can only be found in christ. Chapter 5 of 1 peter is actually an application of admonitions, exhortations and personal greetings based on what has been written in the previous four chapters. Jul 30, 2014 jesus described himself as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep john 10. It is god who leads us through the valley of death to safety. Jesus is the model in how he led his disciples, how he lead the multitudes, and how he led the religious leaders. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders.
And beyond just being a good shepherd, he is the good shepherd who rose again, in order to bring us up from the pit. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. There are those that pastor churches because they are selfishly seeking wealth and fame. We need to shepherd the flock of god according to god for. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook. Branch organization manual 2015 january version 2 pdf. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders.
You can hear the earnestness and the seriousness in those words. Sermon for misericordias domini 2015 collect prayer of the day. Conti v watchtower appeals court final decision april, 2015 pdf. 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 2019 confidential handbook of. 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. The prophet isaiahs grand portrayal of zions future monarch continues in isaiah 40. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work.
Church leaders were expected to follow the example of jesus, the chief shepherd, in the way they led the members in their care. Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. Mar 31, 2012 a brief excerpt of the talk giants given by brother samuel herd of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses highlighting the importance of the shepherding. See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook. An enclosure for a flock of sheep teaches us about the saviors care for his people. In the gospel of john chapter 10 we read about jesus the good shepherd. Feed my sheep introduction in the twentyfirst century, especially in the western world, little is known of the role of a shepherd and perhaps even less is known of the characteristics of sheep. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, u.
Peter is exhorting pastors to lead their flocks, out of their love for the lord and his people. Ezekiel 34 common english bible ceb the good shepherd. Paul phillips april 26, 2015 images of the shepherd and his sheep. Oct 09, 2015 it would take the arrival of the spirit to fulfill this verse and to supply gods people with shepherds after gods own heart. Consider the most surprising information inside, some of which ive already discussed in other posts.
Sermon from 04262015 trinity lutheran church and school. Today, firmly situated in the era of the new covenant, this verse prompts pastors and churches alike to consider the gift, calling, and responsibility pastors have to shepherd the flock of god among them. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Shepherd the flock of god jehovahs witnesses download. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. 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. And thats because, despite the title, it is jesus, and not the pastor, who is ultimately the good shepherd.
Shepherding the flock of god download ebook pdf, epub. Manual 2012 shepherd the flock of god with 2015 update digital edition. The good shepherd did lay down his life for the sheep. Elders manual 2012 shepherd the flock of god with 2015 update digital edition. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a. It would take the arrival of the spirit to fulfill this verse and to supply gods people with shepherds after gods own heart. This video contains ed material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the owner. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. The shepherd would count the sheep as they returned, searching for strays if any were missing. After getting still and comfortable, slowly read the. 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. Biblical eldership resources is dedicated to helping believers understand.
And in verse four they were promised when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Together they have allowed me to see what it truly means to care for the body of christ with excellence. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. S66e 5 if you first read the watchtower article it quotes from, then this, you can clearly see they tell the members one thing and then do the exact opposite. Stones, usually, with thorny brush often placed into the top of the walls. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. He would then lie in the doorway of the fold to protect them. It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Kenny wayne shepherd while we cry live summerfest 2015. Jesus christ called himself the good shepherd see john 10. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. Be the first to ask a question about shepherd the flock of god. Mar 16, 2015 one that i still cant get over is this.
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. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. We are confident that this will prove useful to you in shepherding the flock of god under. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. Spending time with our wonderful pastoral leaders from africa pictured above and at the end of this letter was a reminder to me of the value of viewing church leaders as faithful shepherds of gods flock. The apostle peter was so impressed with the lords commission that he would shepherd his sheep that he told us we have returned to the shepherd of our souls, and he charged the elders to shepherd the flock of god among them according to god. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly. A brief excerpt of the talk giants given by brother samuel herd of the governing body of jehovahs witnesses highlighting the importance of the shepherding. What circumstances were christians facing when peter wrote his first letter. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook jwvictims. View or download handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. One fold and one shepherd, ensign, january 2015, 7475 one fold and one shepherd. A shepherd led his sheep to food and water during the day see psalm 23. He has promised that as the good shepherd he will watch over us and defend us.
Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Almighty god, merciful father, since you have wakened from death the shepherd of your sheep, grant us your holy spirit that when we hear the voice of our shepherd we may know him who calls us each by name and follow where he leads. April 26, 2015 at ctl grace and peace to you from god our father, and from our lord jesus christ, who is the good shepherd who.