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. Called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. In this book, as we talk about shepherding gods flock, the flock is the church. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock posted on may 30, 2018 posted by. During his final charge to the pastors at the ephesian church, he warns them. 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. Dec 22, 2014 in shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. According to the scriptures, jesus is the shepherd of the everlasting covenant. In shepherding gods flock a number of contributors seek to take a step back and to consider what the scriptures teach about leadership 7. 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. Shepherds of the flock of god introduction 1 peter 5. Nov 02, 2017 therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. Psalm 23 and ezekiel 34 contribute significantly to this motif.
As shepherds of local churches, we are called to feed the people of god. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock. When our niece came to live with us several years ago, she had never really had a dog of her own. The anointed overseers will receive the unfadable crown of glory with christ in heaven. Shepherd the flock of god in your care watchtower online. You can even open the pdf in some applications to change the first page. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as paramount to rightly understanding all the scriptures say on. 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. As appointed elders and christian overseers, you have been given the responsi. Shepherding the flock of god sermon by matthew kratz, 1. Elders manuals, branch manuals, and circuit overseer manuals. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses.
The 8 biggest shocks from the elders secret handbook. Since the word flock above is in the singular, it sounds like god has only one flock, but apparently the writer does not believe this. Therefore i exhort the elders among you as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a partaker also of. Elders who joyfully govern gods flock is a 12week course that examines the bibles teaching on the presence, responsibilities, qualifications, and importance of elders in the local church. See letter dated march 16, 2015, to all bodies of elders regarding digital formats of this textbook. Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the modernlanguage new world translation of the holy scriptureswith references shepherd the flock of god1 peter 5. They do this by keeping the flock centered upon god and his word. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract society. Final arrangements are being made for the upcoming kingdom ministry school, and we are now pleased to provide you with some additional information and direction. 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 image of the shepherd is a powerful metaphor for gods care for his people, and can be quite useful in pastoral care as an example of the character and nature of the compassionate and just god who intimately cares for his people. According to product information as of march 2010, ibooks will be able to read the contents of any page to the user using voiceover. Paul charges the elders to shepherd the flock the bridge. One day she saw an ad for a puppy that caught her attention, and we agreed to.
When the body of elders discusses a matter, christ by. Be the first to ask a question about shepherd the flock of god. A christological reading of the shepherd motif for. Bible study, life at ecc there is much talk nowadays about pastors as simply great communicators and vision casting leaders who inspire us to get on board with what their own churches are doing. This book is for elders only, as made clear in letter to elders, august 23, 2010, which states.
The governing body of jehovahs witnesses have authorised today the release of a 274 page fully revised and updated 2019 pdf version of. A large portion of the book is devoted to the procedure for judicial committees and disfellowshipping. The people of israel were gods flock in a unique way. The course is primarily designed for the training of current and prospective elders. Gods shepherds are called to exercise gods work of gathering, guarding, nourishing, uniting, and guiding gods flock through the godopposing wilderness of this world on behalf of god. Feed the flock of god which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly. Feed my sheep the call of the shepherd sermon index.
A revised, softcover textbook entitled shepherd the flock of god 1 peter 5. The watchtower society issues a special manual titled shepherd the flock of god to members who are appointed to be elders in the congregations. The province knows us by our drivers license number. Throughout, one sees the imagery of shepherding as paramount to rightly understanding all the scriptures say on the subject of leadership. Mar 07, 20 the watchtower society issues a special manual titled shepherd the flock of god to members who are appointed to be elders in the congregations. Aug 23, 2010 in 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. Oct 08, 2015 part of caring for the flock is to feed the flock. This is all the apostate lore that the minions fear.
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. Dec 26, 20 called shepherd the flock of god, the book is supersecret and for the eyes of the elders only. It will take some effort, but if you look hard enough, youll find this document all over the internet. The elders which are among you i exhort, who am also an elder. It seems that everywhere we are know by our numbers. We provide nourishment that can only be found in christ. Shepherd the flock of god secret jehovahs witnesses elders. Shepherd the flock of god thetruthofjehowaswittness. Published 2010 by watchtower bible and tract society of new york inc. But our brother flies in the face of what jesus said and tells his.
And this is what simon peter wrote in the first four verses of that chapter. In 2010, a new elders book shepherd the flock of god was released. 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. Representing the mature thought of men who have spent many years guiding christians, shepherding gods flock is an anthology of essays dealing with various aspects of the issue of church authority. 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. The pastor as shepherd of gods flock elmira christian. It is provided as part of a worldwide bible educational work supported by voluntary donations. Therefore, as pastors, it is our job to protect the flock. 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. This publication is divided into chapters, each per taining to a particular aspect of your work.
As an appointed elder, you have the serious responsibility to shep herd the flock of god under your care. 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. Journal for the scientific study of religion, 47, 644659. 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 secret jehovahs witnesses elder. This publication is divided into chapters, each per. A true shepherd gives opportunities for their flock to head into pasture and be fed. As a teenager the sheep were just another reason to get out of the house.
That is probably why many translations of the bible like the kjv and the asv say, to feed the church of god. In christianity magazine, january 1989, there was an article under the above heading. Within minutes of the highly controlled release of the shepherd book it has been leaked onto the internet. 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. The undershepherds of the other sheep will have the privilege of shepherding the flock of god on earth under the rulership of the. First peter chapter 5 verses 1 through 4, let me read this text for you. Shepherd the flock of god watchtower online library. Shepherd the flock of god by watch tower bible and tract.
Consider the most surprising information inside, some of which ive already discussed in other posts. Shepherd the flock of god was made available to elders in 2010 with strict orders to keep its contents secret at all costs. Therefore, ye shepherds, hear the word of the lord. Therefore, i exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of christ and a. The present work deals forthrightly with the hard questions about leading gods people on the local church level. Melvin baptist church gods way of salvation audio sermons. As she began to watch for dogs in the paper, she became particularly interested in australian shepherds as a breed.
Criswell sermon library shepherding the flock of god. It is used by jehovahs witnesses to support their worldwide work, which includes publishing bibles and biblebased literature. We are preaching through the bible, now coming to the fifth chapter of 1 peter. 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. Secret elders book leak 2019 version shepherd the flock of god.