Shepherd

Humbly Feed His Sheep– 1 Peter 5:1-6

/ Bob

After His resurrection, Jesus met and ate with His disciples on the shore of Lake Galilee. He had already appeared to them more than once, but this time was a little different. The disciples were on the lake fishing largely because Peter had told the group, “I’m going fishing” whereupon the others decided to join him. Jesus called to them from the shore and, true to form for the Master, gave them a lesson in fishing. When they realized it was Jesus, Peter leapt from the boat so that he could get to shore faster.

They had a fish fry right there on the spot. Jesus took some bread and shared it with the disciples and then he gave them all some fish. (Note the similarity to the meal they had the night before He was crucified.) This was the 3rd time Jesus had met with them. Then Jesus spoke with Peter directly. Peter no doubt remembered on this 3rd visit with his Lord the 3 times he had denied knowing Him. Then Jesus proceeds to ask Him 3 questions which were sort of the same question each time. 3 times Peter answered and 3 times Jesus told Him to shepherd His flock.

When we arrive at 1 Peter 5 we find Peter telling the elders of the church to shepherd the flock of Jesus. Coincidence? I think not. Nor do I think it a coincidence that Peter told them to clothe themselves with humility in doing so. Peter had learned true humility when confronted with the true grace of God. Hopefully, they would listen to him since his instructions were not only given to him by the Holy Spirit, but they were also borne out in his personal experience.

This Bible study was presented to the Agape Life Bible Study Class of the First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. It is part of a series in a Bible study curriculum called Connect 360, published by the GC2 Press of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The overall title of the current set of lessons is Hunger for Holiness: Living Pure in an impure World. You can find print and digital versions of this series online at https://gc2press.org/hunger-for-holiness-1-peter-digital-study-guide/ .Handouts with slide content can be requested at: fromthebackporchintexas@gmail.com . Handouts are also available at: fromthebackporch.org .


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The “I Am’s” of Christ

/ Bob


God said to Moses, “I AM.” Jesus said to some questioning Jews, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” But Jesus didn’t leave it with just the simple and true statement – I AM. He went on in the book of John to lay out 7 “I Am’s” to give even more illumination into Who He Is.

As we concluded our series on living Godly lives in an ungodly world, we looked at 1 Peter 2:21-23  and determined that we must, as followers of Jesus, follow His example of how to live a Godly life in a hostile environment.  

21For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you.  He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. 22He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. 23He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered.  He left his case in the hands of God,  who always judges fairly.  (1 Peter 2:21-23 – NLT)

Since He is our example and since we are to follow in his steps, it seems logical and necessary to see Who He said that He is.  The “I Am’s” of Christ found in the book of John are just that. 

1. I Am the Bread of Life (John 6)
2. I Am the Light of the World (John 8)
3. I Am the Gate (Door) of the Sheepfold (John 10)
4. I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10)
5. I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11)
6. I Am the Way, Truth, and Life (John 14)
7. I Am the True Vine (John 15)
Bonus – I am the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:11)

This past Sunday morning we looked at the first four. Next week we will look at the last last four.


This Bible study was presented to the Agape Life Bible Study Class of the First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas, on Sunday,
April 23, 2023. It is part of a series of Bible study sessions entitled Living the Agape Life – a Bible study curriculum developed by Bob Young with input from the members of the Agape Life Class. Handouts with slide content can be requested at:
fromthebackporchintexas@gmail.com .
Handouts are also available at: fromthebackporch.org .


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