• 1 Peter 5:1-4
    The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
     
  • Acts 20:28-30
    Therefore take heed to yourselves and to 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. For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.
     
  • John 10:2-5
    But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”
     
  • John 10:11
    “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
     
  • John 21:15-17
    So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?' He said to Him, 'Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.' He said to him, 'Feed My lambs.' He said to him again a second time, 'Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?' He said to Him, 'Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.' He said to him, 'Tend My sheep.' He said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?' Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, 'Do you love Me?' And he said to Him, 'Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed My sheep.
     
  • Ephesians 4:11-13
    And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
     
  • Jeremiah 3:15
    And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Shepherding the Flock


Resources

Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part One)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ embodies the role of the Good Shepherd, as He guides and supports His sheep with perfect goodness, sacrificing Himself for their sake. His benevolence surpasses all others, reflecting a nature that is morally beautiful, noble, and true. As the Great Shepherd, He was sent by the Father with authority and purpose, …


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Sometimes, circumstances conspire to scatter Christians into small groups or even from all contact with other believers, leaving the sheep without a shepherd. However, if sheep choose to become without a shepherd, they reject one of the Chief Shepherd's major gifts to His flock, willfully taking themselves outside of His …


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, personally knows and cares for His sheep, embodying His role as the door through which they find salvation and pasture. He ensures their well-being, as sheep are far from self-sufficient, requiring constant attention and direction to thrive. Without His guidance, provision, and protection, His …


Parable of the Good Shepherd (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, embodies sovereign leadership and intimate care over His sheep. He knows His flock deeply, as they know Him, fostering a bond where the sheep anticipate His will and reflect His ways, becoming one with Him as He is with the Father. This intimate understanding enables the Shepherd to guide His …


The Shepherd's Guidance (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ, as the Good Shepherd and Chief Shepherd, has appointed under-shepherds to watch over His physical and spiritual flock, a practice that extends from ancient Israel through the New Covenant era and into the Millennium. The Chief Shepherd provides the pattern for these under-shepherds, gifting them to reflect His own …


The Shepherd's Voice

Article by Mike Ford

Christians are often likened to sheep, with ministers serving as shepherds. Sheep naturally gather in flocks and follow a leader, allowing a single shepherd to manage many successfully. However, sheep need constant care due to their habitual nature; without guidance, they will wear trails into ruts, overgraze fields into dust …


Knowing a True Shepherd

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Sheep have a natural inclination to assemble in flocks, a characteristic that enables a lone shepherd to handle hundreds of sheep. Sheep require constant care as they are creatures of habit; if left to themselves, they follow the same trails until they become ruts, graze the same hillsides until they turn to wastelands, and …


Which Flock?

CGG Weekly by Pat Higgins

We have hundreds of church groups from which to choose. How do we make that choice? What guidelines do we use? Do we even need to make a choice?



For more resources, please see the library topic for Shepherding the Flock