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What do we know about sheep?
Sheep are dumb.
Sheep can’t defend themselves.
Sheep are easily lost and have no sense of direction.
If they are separated from the flock they can’t find their way back.
Sheep are easily scared and scattered.
Sheep will follow whoever or whatever is leading them.
Sheep will simply follow the other sheep.
Sheep can’t get up on their own.
- known as a “cast” sheep.
Sheep are emotional.
- the know and bond with their shepherd.
In Eastern Turkey, about 1500 unattended sheep fell off a cliff while the shepherds were eating breakfast far away from the flock.
The first 400 fell to their death in a ravine, but the remaining 1100 were saved because the first 400 broke the fall.
The first 400 sheep were a big, fluffy cushion for the other sheep.
One farmer said that if you have a bunch of sheep in a barn, stretch a rope across the door before you let them out.
When the sheep come out of the barn, the first few will jump over the rope.
If you cut the rope, the remaining sheep will still jump over the “invisible rope” because it’s what the rest of the flock did.
It isn’t only pastors that have been called to shepherd sheep!
We are all called to shepherd sheep because we are all called to lead people.
This is easier in a small group.
A look a shepherding in Scripture.
Following God’s example...
Shepherds lead their sheep.
Shepherds are present with their sheep.
Shepherds protect their sheep.
Shepherds feed their sheep.
Following David’s example...
David tenderly cared for his sheep.
He followed the nursing ewes to protect the little lambs.
David guided his sheep with a skillful hand.
What else do we see in scripture?
A shepherd shepherds his sheep with purpose.
A shepherd leads by example.
Paul said follow me as I follow Christ.
A shepherd is willing to sacrifice for his sheep.
A shepherd diligently instructs his sheep.
A shepherding recap...
Shepherding is a theological task.
Teach them the Word of God.
Teach them how to study the Word of God.
Protect them from false teachers.
You need to be a theologian.
Shepherding is a practical task.
You need to be a part of their life.
You can’t be a good shepherd if all you do is teach.
You can’t be a good shepherd if you simply expect them to follow.
Shepherding is a patient task.
We don’t want to drive them.
We want to lead them.
Sometimes we need to have patience and let the Holy Spirit work.
Never forget that shepherding is a long-term task.
Change rarely happens overnight.
A steady diet of God’s Word and the guidance of a shepherd over time is what make the difference.
Thus… shepherding is work.
You need to be ready to invest time.
You need to be prepared to be a part of their life.
The shepherds were in their field keeping watch...
Shepherding is messy.
“Glorious agony.”
Shepherding is a comprehensive task.
To tend or to feed refers to all the tasks carried out by a shepherd.
Feeding, guiding, protecting.
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