Chief Shepherd

1 Peter 5:4-6 - And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

John 10:11 - "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Ephesians 5:21 - Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Luke 14:11 - For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Conclusions:

• A Palestinian shepherd might risk danger for his sheep, but he expected to come through alive
• Jesus said that the good shepherd will die for His sheep
• Paul shows how, in each relationship, each partner can have a conciliatory attitude that will help that relationship
• The grammar indicates that this mutual submission is associated with the filling of the Spirit
• The command “be filled” is followed by a series of participles in the Greek: speaking, singing, making music, giving thanks and submitting
• He who humbles himself will be exalted is a basic principle repeated often in the Bible

Application:

• Are you willing to lay down your life for your sheep?
• Do you submit to others out of reverence for Christ?
• Do you exalt yourself or do you humble yourself?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV

Conclusions derived from NIV Study Bible