2015 JUNE WEEK TWO LESSON

SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 14, 2015.

WEEK 24

STEWARDS OF GOD’S FLOCK (I)

Main text: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Memory Verse: Keep watch over yourselves, and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God which he bought with his own blood. (Acts 20:28-30)

Introduction

Christian leadership is another important aspect of stewardship. In the main text, the Apostle Peter charges leaders to watch over the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made them stewards. Paul repeats the same charge to the Ephesian elders in his departure address. Acts 20:28. Leadership in the church at whatever level should be seen as a very important task of stewardship over God’s flock. The Christian leader is expected to tend the flock by guiding, feeding and protecting them, under the guidance of the Chief shepherd, the Lord Jesus himself.

Discussion Questions

1. Christian leadership is a form of stewardship. Discuss

2. In Acts 20:28, what did Paul ask the leaders to do?

3. What does tending the flock involve?

4. What is the reward of Good Christian leadership? 1 Peter 5:4

5. In what practical way can you be a good Christian leader?

Conclusion

Our lesson today focuses on the Christian leader as a steward, an overseer over God’s flock. This function involves feeding the flock through God’s word, loving them, leading them by word and deed and protecting them through prayer and intercession. The church as

God’s household needs good stewards to take care of God’s people.

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