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1 Peter 5

Led to be a Marvelous Light by a Merciful God
(Following Our Great Shepherd)

 

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12-14

Followers of the Great Shepherd

Examples of the Great Shepherd

The Love of the Flock

Trusting the Great Shepherd

The Enemy of the Great Shepherd

Following into Persecution

How True Grace Works

 


Followers of the Great Shepherd

VERSE 1  Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed

Jesus said to Peter, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me."  Jn 21:22


Examples of the Great Shepherd

VERSE 2-4  (2)shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; (3)nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

 

Attitude and motivation of an elder 

"If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.  Jn 13:14-15


The Love of the Flock

VERSE 5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Jn.15:12-13


Trusting the Great Shepherd

VERSE 6-7 (6)Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, (7)casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.


The Enemy of the Great Shepherd

VERSE 8-9a  Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith


Following into Persecution

VERSE 9b-11  ...knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen

Here at the end of the letter we have a one verse summary of 1st Peter---> Led to be a marvelous light


How True Grace Works

VERSE 12-14 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

"true grace of God"
God's grace is received by trusting and obeying His words. First we receive the grace of forgiveness of sins and eternal life by submitting to the words of the gospel. Then we receive the grace of joy and other fruitfulness by following Christ in holy service, ministering God's word to others. So ends this letter with Peter's exhortation and personal testimony of  how true grace works.

 

In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." But He said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." Therefore the disciples said to one another, "Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?" Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work  Jn. 4:31-34


"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full". Jn. 15:11

 


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