Foundations of Christian Leadership, Mentor's Guide, MG07

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F O U N D A T I O N S O F C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

a. Ps. 23.1-2

b. Ps. 79.13

c. Ps. 80.1

d. Isa. 40.11

B. The kings and rulers over God’s people are referred to as shepherds.

1. Jer. 23.3-4

2. Ezek. 34.23

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3. Ps. 78.70-72

C. Messiah is himself conceived of as a shepherd who will ultimately lead God’s people into God’s perfect will.

1. Ezek. 34.23

2. Mic. 5.2-4

3. Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah fulfills the shepherd motif of the OT.