Sermon – 1 Peter 5:1-5 – How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World 1) Reminder – v1 2) Responsibility – vv2-3 3) Reward – v4 4) Response – v5 -How does God use the local church (and elders), to help us follow Christ in a fallen world? What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need? -Why do we find it hard to accept that we need shepherds? In what way do you personally find this hardest? -How does this passage move you to pray for your leaders? How could God use you to encourage your leaders? -If you are an elder…does this passage call you to change your attitude or conduct in any way? Other passages to consider: Ps 23; Mk 10:42-45; Jn 21:15-17; Acts 20:17,28; Phil 1:1; 1 Tim 3:1-7; 5:17-18; Heb 13:17,20-21.