The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. That is probably why many translations of the bible like the kjv and the asv say, to feed the church of god. This book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. Secret elders book in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. That same practicality and thoroughness is found in this unparalleled handbook on pastoral ministry. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you.
In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. Called to provide, called to protect, called to supervise, called to discipline, called to direct, called to instructand all of it taking place with a clear awareness that this is gods flock, that jesus is the chief shepherd, verse 4, and the elders are the undershepherds. The good flock of the good shepherd catholic exchange. Shepherd the flock of god royal commission into institutional. Others among god s servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. This secret rule book is off limits, and elders must not divulge its contents to anyone, even close family members. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough approach to the many issues of christian counseling. Shepherds of the flock of god the responsibilities of. Shepherds of the flock of god introduction 1 peter 5. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder.
Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. Shepherd the flock of god in your care, not under compulsion, but willingly. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states. Paul charges the elders to shepherd the flock the bridge. It primarily receives epub content from the ibooks store, but users can also add their own epub and pdf files via data synchronization with itunes. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by. It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of god which he purchased with his own blood. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities, qualifications.
We need to shepherd the flock of god according to god for. It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. Living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock living as a church in a foreign land shepherding among gods flock 1 peter 5. View or download shepherd the flock of god and older handbooks, manuals and textbooks used by elders of jehovahs witnesses. And this is what simon peter wrote in the first four verses of that chapter. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep. Feeding the sheep leading the sheep protecting the sheep 1. These documents are meant to be kept secret by the elders. The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. The handbook shepherd the flock of god deals with the structure, organization, and rules of the jehovahs witnesses. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness.
As a teenager the sheep were just another reason to get out of the house. The anointed overseers will receive the unfadable crown of glory with christ in heaven. As children of god today, our first vocation is not to the priesthood, religious life, married life, single consecrated life or any of that. They are not to be viewed by anyone but themselves. John stott has written on this verse, to shepherd means to tend a flock and in particular, to lead a flock to pasture, and so to feed it. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. All crossreferences are by chapterparagraph notation. Rules in the 2010 publication for elders, shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. We are preaching through the bible, now coming to the fifth chapter of 1 peter. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook.
Dec 26, 20 this book also instructs them on the appointment of new elders, what to do in case of a natural disaster, and so on. National institutes of health and open the pdf file in your chosen language. The watch tower bible and tract society of pennsylvania is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1884 under the laws of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, u. He tells the elders that their obligation is to shepherd the flock of. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear. The secretary should keep the book in the congrega tions file so that it may be returned to the brother if he is reappointed as an elder. Chapter 5 of 1 peter is actually an application of admonitions, exhortations and personal greetings based on what has been written in the previous four chapters. According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. A good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas.
Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract. Shepherd the flock of god has been designed as a handbook for elders to supply vital information that will help them care for congregation matters. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. Others among gods servants worldwide also are thankful for the continuing support and care they receive from those who shepherd the flock of god. Shepherd the flock of god 2019 confidential handbook of. I have shared before the one late winter and early spring that sheep down from the mountains grazed one my parents field as the time for lambing approached. In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. Additionally, the files can be downloaded to ibooks through safari or apple mail. Mar 31, 2012 jehovahs witness new shepherd the flock of god book for elders.
Jay adams is wellknown for his practical and thorough. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god l peter 5. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god. This publication is divided into chapters, each pertaining to a particular aspect of your work. The province knows us by our drivers license number. The ark and the blood the discovery of the ark of the covenant duration. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work. Shepherds of the flock of god the responsibilities of the christian elder in the church government planned by jesus unknown binding january 1, 1967 by william coe harris author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Our first vocation is to be filled with the life of jesus and to imitate him, the good shepherd, by freely laying down our own lives for others just as he did.
Shepherding the flock of god sermon by matthew kratz, 1. Furthermore, peter exhorts the elders to shepherd the flock of god among them so that, when the chief shepherd is manifested, they will receive the unfading crown of glory 1 pet. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. In january of 2019, elders in the congregations of jehovahs witnesses were issued a new version of their confidential handbook, shepherd the flock of god. The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of their secret elders book shepherd the flock of god. Jul 10, 2018 furthermore, peter exhorts the elders to shepherd the flock of god among them so that, when the chief shepherd is manifested, they will receive the unfading crown of glory 1 pet.
Shepherd the flock of god according to god for the building. Jehovah has entrusted elders with the responsi bility to care for his precious sheep that he pur chased with the blood of his son. The undershepherds of the other sheep will have the privilege of shepherding the flock of god on earth under the rulership of the. Jw elders book shepherd the flock of god explains judicial committee and disfellowship procedures in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Shepherd the flock of god a good shepherd will strive to imitate jehovah and his son as shepherds by loving the sheep in the following areas. The ark and the blood the discovery of the ark of the covenant. The flock shepherd the flock of god which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly. Tonight as we come to our time in the word of god, i want you to turn again in your bible to 1 peter chapter 5 and i want to read for you verses 1 through 4, which again is the setting for our study.
Dec 22, 2014 the way a leader goes, the people often go. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Nov 02, 2017 therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. Aug 23, 2010 in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. In the new testament it is the heirs of abrahams faith and not just of his flesh who are the chosen people of god romans 4. The revised edition ofpay attention to yourselves and to all the flock is presented as a practical and convenient handbook for congregation elders and traveling overseers to use in caring for responsibilities as shepherds of the flock of god. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god. Shepherding god s flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors.
Shepherd the flock of god meet your next favorite book. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. He tells the elders that their obligation is to shepherd the flock of god according to god which is among them 1 pet. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. In addition, lapel cards are being provided for elders and ministerial servants for use as identification upon entry at the school location and during the course. A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. This is why it is so crucial to think through leadership from a biblical perspective for the church. Below are some excerpts of this updated version with my commentary. Shepherding gods flock is both a textbook for students of pastoral ministry and a handbook for pastors.