Chapter 13 - How To Be A Good Shepherd

Question 1

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Answer 1

Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV
[10] Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Question 2

Form what chapter does Jesus speak about what a good shepherd does

Answer 2

John 10:3 KJV

[3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

Question 3

12 signs of a good shepherd

Answer 3

1. A good shepherd leads his sheep
   - John 10:3
2. A good shepherd know his sheep by name
   - John 10:3
3. A good pastor is known by the sheep
   - John 20:4-5
4. A good pastor stays with the sheep
   - John 10:13
5. A good shepherd knows his sheep
   - John 10:14
6. A good shepherd is known
7. A good shepherd keeps the church family together
   - John 10:12
8. A good pastor notices the problems of his sheep
   - John 10:12
9. A good pastor delivers his sheep from captivity
   - John 10:12
10. A good shepherd wants to have more sheep
    - John 10:16
11. A good pastor loves the sheep and not the money
    - John 10:12
12. A good shepherd gives his life
    - John 10:11

Question 4

What does a pastor who wants his sheep to pray do

Answer 4

He must practically lead them into prayer

When the sheep see the shepherd taking the lead, they are convinced that the ground is safe and can follow confidently

Question 5

What verse supports what made David popular as the ruler of isreal

Answer 5

1 Samuel 18:16

But all Israel and Judah lover David, because he went out and came in before them

Question 6

How do people know the voice of the shepherd

Answer 6

They hear them speak the shepherd speak to them time and time again
A good shepherd must speak to his sheep over and over until they know his voice

Bishop says that he believes he is the best person to preach to his sheep beachside HE is their shepherd instead of guest preachers

Question 7

When does preaching and teaching become feeding?

Answer 7

When it is regular!

Preach to them all the time and teach them from your heart and they will grow and give birth to others

Question 8

Verse that shows how David stayed with the sheep

Answer 8

Psalm 27:4 KJV
[4] One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
David did not want to rush home

Question 9

John 10:14

Answer 9

John 10:14 KJV

[14] I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

Question 10

John 17:12

Answer 10

John 17:12 KJV
[12] While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Question 11

What is one of the cardinal features of the pastoral calling

Answer 11

The ability to keep people together through the years

Question 12

John 10:12

Answer 12

John 10:12 KJV
[12] But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.

Question 13

John 10:16

Answer 13

John 10:16 KJV
[16] And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.