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1 Peter 5 Following the Chief Shepherd

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Scripture focus: 1 Peter 5

Key verse: Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt youin due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Outline:

1. To the Elders (1 Peter 5:1-4)2. To the younger people (1 Peter 5:5a)3. On Pride, Humility and Gods Care (1 Peter 5:5b-7)4. The Devil and Suffering (1 Peter 5:8-9)5. Peters Doxology (1 Peter 5:10-11)6. Farewell and Peace (1 Peter 5:12-14)

Detail:

1. To the Elders (1 Peter 5:1-4)a. Text: 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 berevealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers,not by compulsion but willingly,not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as beinglords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;4 and whenthe Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does notfade away.

b. Comments:i. About the office of Pastor Elder Bishopii. Note: the elders () Shepherd () overseers

( - participle1. Elder the most common word for leadership in a church2. Shepherd:

a. Verb: - Aorist Active Imperativeb. Versions:

i. KJV: Feed the flock of God which is among youii. ESV, NASB, NIV: shepherd

c. From (noun form) - :i. Ephesians 4:11, And He Himself gave someto be

apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, andsome pastors and teachers

ii. Hebrews 13:20, Now may the God of peace whobrought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that

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great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood ofthe everlasting covenant

iii. 1 Peter 2:25, For you were like sheep going astray,but have now returned to the Shepherd and

Overseer of your souls3. Oversight -

a. Only here and Hebrews 12:15, looking carefully lestanyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root ofbitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this manybecome defiled

4. These three words speak volumes about what a Pastor is to do!a. The wisdom of seniority and experienceb. The role of feeding, shepherding, leading

c.

The function of administration, watchfulness!5. Anything we can do to cooperate with the office, glorifies Christ!iii. The proper motivation not by compulsion but willingly,not for

dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted toyou, but being examples to the flock;

1. Willingly ( ) - not by constraint ()2. Not for material wealth, (but the flock has a responsibility to

provide for his needs!)a. Dishonest gain: (), cf 1 Tim 3:3,8 and Titus

1:7i. Theres honest gain - OK

ii. Gain motivated by greed not that typeiii. And dishonest gain!

3. Not to lord over but rather be an example!a. The Pastors authority is limitedb. And his rule is primarily by example not autocratic

4. Note over those entrusted to youiv. The rewards you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade

away1. Something special about the office2. And God will honor and reward the man who serves faithfully!

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v. the Chief Shepherd (4)1. compound - - = the first in order (the

beginning) or the first in priority / primacy!2. And so we say Christ is the Head of His church!

3.

He will appear again (come again)4. Christ the Shepherd:

a. Psalm 23b. John 10 (5 times); vs 14, I am the good shepherd; and I

know My sheep, and am known by My own.; vs 11, I amthe good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life forthe sheep. (substitutionary atonement!)

c. Hebrews 13:20, Now may the God of peace who broughtup our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of

the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,2. To the younger people (1 Peter 5:5a)a. Text: Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves ( - Aorist

Passive Imperative ) toyour elders. Yes, all ofyou be submissive (same verb participle) to one another, and be clothed with ( - Aorist MiddleImperative ) humility, for

b. Comments:i. Enjoy being young! It doesnt last!ii. I believe that the submission to elders is not a general submission to

older people but rather refers back to the previous sectioniii. Two Greek imperatives:

1. Underlined above2. Submit a key work in I Peter

a. 2:13, Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance ofman for the Lords sake, whether to the king as supreme,

b. 2:18, Servants, be submissive to your masters with allfear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to theharsh.

c. 3:1, Wives, likewise, be submissive to your ownhusbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they,without a word, may be won by the conduct of theirwives,

d. 3:5, For in this manner, in former times, the holy womenwho trusted in God also adorned themselves, beingsubmissive to their own husbands

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e. 3:22, who has gone into heaven and is at the right handof God, angels and authorities and powers having beenmade subject to Him.

f. Twice in this verse

3.

Discuss: What does clothed with humility look like?a. Greek: with NT usage:b. Acts 20:19, serving the Lord with all humility, with many

tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting ofthe Jews

c. Ephesians 4:2, with all lowliness and gentleness, withlongsuffering, bearing with one another in love,

d. Philippians 2:3, Let nothing be done through selfishambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let eachesteem others better than himself.

e. Also in Colossians 2:18; 2:23; 3:124. Finally note yet another one another!

3. On Pride, Humility and Gods Care (1 Peter 5:5b-7)a. Text: God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble . Therefore humble

yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,7

casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for youb. Comments:

i. Principle cited from Proverbs 3:34, Surely He scorns the scornful, Butgives grace to the humble

ii. humble yourselves - Aorist Passive Imperativeiii. Phraseology like James 4:10, Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,

and He will lift you up.iv. Following the pattern of our Savior: Philippians 2:8, And being found in

appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

c. the mighty () hand of Godi. Consider phrase hand of God (6 times) or hand of the Lord (35 times)

in the OTii. Use www.biblegateway.com to look up quicklyiii. Example: Joshua 4:24, that all the peoples of the earth may know the

hand of the LORD, that it is mighty, that you may fear the LORD your Godforever.

d. exalt you again echoes James 4:10e. What a promise: casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you

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4. The Devil and Suffering (1 Peter 5:8-9)a. Text: Be sober (), be vigilant (); because your adversary the devil

walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.9 Resist(,) him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are

experienced by your brotherhood in the world.b. Comments:i. Three imperatives including a double imperative commencing the

sentence (underlined above)1. Be sober: , Aorist Active Imperative

a. Also 1 Peter 1:13, Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, besober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to bebrought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ

b. 1 Peter 4:7, But the end of all things is at hand; therefore beserious and watchful in your prayers

2. Be vigilant: , Aorist Active Imperativea. Echoes Matthew 24:42, Watch therefore, for you do not know

what hour your Lord is coming

b. give strict attention to, be cautious, active3. Resist him: , Second Aorist Active Imperative

a. Same construct as James 4:7, Therefore submit to God.Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

ii. Something theological about the devil and evil:1. Devil a real being (fallen archangel)

2. To the Christian, he is our adversary 3. His present activity: walks about (present participle) like a roaring

lion 4. Like the wild beast of the lion, seeks prey; he seeks prey

iii. The Christian response:1. Resist2. What does Resistance look like?

a. Humilityb. Faith (and the outworking of faith is trust and obedience!)

3.

Our example Christ on the mount of temptationa. Luke 4:1-13 study how He resisted (Scriptural responses!)b. Interesting how this passage ends: Now when the devil had

ended every temptation, he departed from Him until anopportune time (an opportune time for the devil!)

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5. Peters Doxology (1 Peter 5:10-11)a. Text: But maythe God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus,

after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To Himbe the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

b. Comments:i. Extols God

1. Called the God of all grace2. What He did? [He] called us3. To what? to His eternal glory4. Through Whom? by Christ Jesus

ii. The reality of suffering not denied after you have suffered a whileiii. What Gods grace accomplishes: perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle (4

verbs)1. Perfect: Related 2 Tim 3:16-17, All Scriptureis given by inspiration of

God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, forinstruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete,thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2. Establish: Cf 1 Thess 3:2, and sent Timothy, our brother and minister ofGod, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you andencourage you concerning your faith,

3. Strengthen: spiritual vigor. Related vs 1 Peter 5:12, the true grace ofGod in which you stand.

4. Settle: Grounded / Stable foundation. Cf Colossians 1:23, if indeed youcontinue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved awayfrom the hope of the gospel which you heard

iv. Ultimate exultation: To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever1. An eventual truth! Philippians 2:10, at the name of Jesus every knee

should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of thoseunder the earth,

2. And the aim of the obedient disciple3. Cf the Lords prayer Matthew 6:13, For Yours is the kingdom and the

power and the glory forever. Amen6. Farewell and Peace (1 Peter 5:12-14)

a. Text: By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly,exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.13 She whois in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; andso does Mark my son.14 Greetone another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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