Word Information
Word: Poimēn (Gk)
English: Shepherd
Poimen – ποιμήν
Source: Thayer’s Greek Lexicon of the New Testament and Strong’s Concordance
Author: Joseph H. Thayer & James Strong
Definition
-a herdsman, especially a shepherd
a. in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow
–metaphorically
a. the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of Christ the Head of the church
i. of the overseers of the Christian assemblies
ii. of kings and princes
– shepherd, pastor
John 10:14-16
I am the Good Shepherd, and I know those that are Mine, and I am known by the ones that are Mine. Even as the Father knows Me, I also know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not of this fold. I must also lead those, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock, one Shepherd.
The Lord is the Good Shepherd, and all shepherds who follow His good example exhibit similar care for God’s flock.
Acts 20:28
Then take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit placed you as overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased through His own blood.
A shepherd is to take heed to (himself, and) all the flock entrusted to his care.
1 Peter 5:1-4
I, a fellow elder, exhort the elders among you, I being also witness of the sufferings of Christ, and being sharer of the glory about to be revealed: Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor eagerly for base gain, but readily; nor as exercising lordship over the ones allotted to you, but becoming examples of the flock. And at the appearing of the Chief Shepherd, you will receive the never fading crown of glory.
Sizzling Sunday: 20th August 2023
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