A Shepherd Knowsthe Sheep

Church Leadership Series

Thoughts on Knowing“You have to start knowing yourself so well that you begin to know other people. A piece of us is in every person we can ever meet.”

(John D. MacDonald)

Thoughts on Knowing“I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.”

(Leonard Da Vinci)

Thoughts on Knowing“Hope is knowing that people, like kites are made to be lifted up.”

(Author Unknown)

How did Shepherds Know the Sheep• The shepherd spent time with the sheep.– Luke 2.8– The sheep knew the voice of the shepherd (John 10.3,4).– How would the sheep know the shepherd if he never talked

to them?

How did Shepherds Know the Sheep• It has been said the getting to know someone

meant:– Spending time with them in the good, the bad and the

ugly.– Spending time leading them.– Spending time with them doing your duty.

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual Shepherds must know the sheep by name.– John 10.14

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds must understand the concerns

of the sheep.– Jeremiah 23.4– Genesis 33.13,14– Acts 11.29,30

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds must know the strengths and

weaknesses of the sheep.– James 5:14

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds must know when the sheep

need protection.– 1 Samuel 17.34, 35– Acts 20.29– Matthew 7.15– Titus 1.9

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds knows when the sheep are lost.– Ezekiel 34.12, 16– Luke 15.2-7– Hebrews 13.17

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds are known to the sheep by their

voice.– John 10.14

The Importance of Knowing Sheep• Spiritual shepherds must be trusted by the sheep.– Psalm 23.4– Hebrews 13.17

A Shepherd Knowsthe Sheep

Church Leadership Series