Abounding Grace Church

Sermon - 1 Peter 5-1-5 - How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World--1- Reminder - v1- - -2- Responsibility - vv2-3- - - - -3- Reward - v4- - -4- Response - v5-- ---How does God use the local church -and elders-, to help us follow Christ in a fallen world-- What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need-----Why do we find it hard to accept that we need shepherds-- In what way do you personally find this hardest-----How does this passage move you to pray for your leaders-- How could God use you to encourage your leaders-----If you are an elder-does this passage call you to change your attitude or conduct in any way----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- Mk 10-42-45- Jn 21-15-17- Acts 20-17,28- Phil 1-1- 1 Tim 3-1-7- 5-17-18- Heb 13-17,20-21.