1. What do we learn about God from the phrase “chief shepherd” in 1 Peter 5.4?
 

2. What do we learn about how God intends to shepherd through the elders of his church from 1 Peter 5.1-11?
 

3. As a member of the flock, what do you see as most challenging for those called to elder in Jesus’ church?
 

4. What is true about God’s gospel that allows elders to serve the church by leading?
 

5. What is the Spirit calling you to do in response to 1 Peter 5.1-5?
 

6. Pray for one another, our elders, and for God to provide more elders for our church.