BE SHEPHERDS OF GOD’S FLOCK

1 Peter 5:1-14

Key Verse 2

“Be shepherds of God’s flock”

Read verses 1-4. To whom does the author make his appeal? (1a) How does he introduce himself to them? (1b). What does he urge them to be? (2a) What should shepherds be and do? (2b,3) What will be the reward for good shepherds when the Chief Shepherd appears? (4)

Read verses 5-9. Who else does the author write to? (5a) What should young men be and do and why? (5b,6) What does the author tell young men to do with their anxiety and why? (7) Why should young men be self-controlled and alert? (8) Why should young men resist the devil? (9) 

Read verses 10-11. How is God described? (10a) What does God call us to? (10b) How will God of all grace help those he has called who have suffered? (10c) What does the author dedicate to God? (11)  

Read verses 12-14. Who helped the author write his letter? (12a) How is Silas described ? (12b) What does the author encourage us to do? (12c) Who sent their greetings to the recipients? (v13-14)