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1 Peter 5:1-14 (CEV)

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¹ Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us. ² Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely ³ Don't be bossy to those people who are in your care, but set an example for them. ⁴ Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory. ⁵ All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble." ⁶ Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. ⁷ God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him. ⁸ Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. ⁹ But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. ¹⁰ But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. ¹¹ God will be in control forever! Amen. ¹² Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so that you will keep on having faith in him. ¹³ Greetings from the Lord's followers in Babylon. They are God's chosen ones. Mark, who is like a son to me, sends his greetings too. ¹⁴ Give each other a warm greeting. I pray that God will give peace to everyone who belongs to Christ.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 2) Serving / Servants - Be shepherds of God's flock
(v. 2) Leadership - Leaders should be eager to serve
(v. 2) Serving / Servants - Leaders should be eager to serve
(v. 2) Serving / Servants - Be eager to serve
(v. 5) Humility - Clothe yourself with humility
(v. 6) Humility - Humble yourself, he will lift you up
(v. 7) Comfort / Rest - He cares for you
(v. 7) Faith / Doubt / Worry - Cast all your anxiety on him
(v. 8) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Satan is like a roaring lion
(v. 9) Fellowship - Brothers around the world have the same struggle

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 8) Who is Satan? The devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 2) Names of the Church (part II) (2011-04-26)
(v. 3) Names of the Church (part III) (2011-04-27)
(v. 4) Names of Jesus (part III) (2011-04-09)
(v. 5) Purpose Driven Life - Cultivating Community (2008-06-12)
(v. 5) Followup: Humility II (part I) (2011-09-10)
(v. 5) Followup: Humility I (part I) (2011-09-08)
(v. 5) Mind of Christ - Servant (part II) (2011-07-26)
(v. 5) Mind Change - Humility (2011-10-30)
(v. 5) One Another (part I) (2011-03-15)
(v. 5) Raising Awesome Kids - Humility and Approachability (2008-11-29)
(v. 5) Purpose Driven Life - Real Servants (part 2) (2008-07-02)
(v. 5) 30 Days at the Cross - Heights of Humility (2008-07-30)
(v. 6) Followup: Humility II (part I) (2011-09-10)
(v. 6) 30 Days at the Cross - Heights of Humility (2008-07-30)
(v. 7) Followup: Humility II (part I) (2011-09-10)
(v. 7) Proverbs on Laziness (part II) (2011-09-30)
(v. 8) Promises of God - One Greater (2009-03-22)
(v. 8) Wild at Heart - The Strategy (part 1) (2009-10-08)
(v. 8) Names of Satan (part I) (2011-05-14)
(v. 9) Man of Prayer - The Flesh (part 3) (2008-11-06)
(v. 9) NT Commands (part VII) (2011-03-14)
(v. 9) NT Commands (part VII) (2011-03-14)
(v. 9) Wild at Heart - The Strategy (part 1) (2009-10-08)
(v. 10) Mind Change - God can handle it (2011-11-14)
(v. 10) God Is (part II) (2011-03-21)
(v. 10) Desire's Journey - Keeping Heart (part 2) (2010-08-01)
(v. 11) Mind Change - God can handle it (2011-11-14)
(v. 14) One Another - Greet One Another (2009-09-30)
(v. 14) One Another (part III) (2011-03-17)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 5) Sermon: Am I surrendered? (2013-04-14)
(v. 8) Sermon: Spiritual Condition (2014-11-09)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Silvanus (Sill-veh-nus): who loves the forest