1 Peter 5: Cast Your Cares on God

1 Peter 5 tells elders to shepherd God’s flock willingly and as examples, and promises a crown of glory when the chief Shepherd appears. Younger people should be subject to elders, and all should clothe themselves with humility, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Believers can cast all their worries on God, because he cares for them. They should be watchful, resist the devil firm in faith, and trust the God of all grace to restore, establish and strengthen them. Peter closes with greetings.

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¹ Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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1 Peter 5 · Preschool

The Chief Shepherd

Name Date

Color the shepherd and his sheep. Jesus is the chief Shepherd!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.”

1 Peter 5:4 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Explain that Jesus cares for us like a shepherd cares for sheep, and we can tell him about anything that worries us. Ask your child what worries them, then pray about it together.

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The Crown of Glory

Name Date

Read and Think

Peter writes as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. He tells elders to shepherd the flock of God willingly, not for dishonest gain, and not as lords over the people, but as examples. When the chief Shepherd is revealed, they will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

Younger people should be subject to the elders, and everyone should be clothed with humility, because God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Be sober and watchful. Peter warns that the devil prowls like a roaring lion. Believers should resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that brothers and sisters everywhere face the same sufferings. After a little while, the God of all grace will perfect, establish, and strengthen them. Peter sends greetings and ends with peace.

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How should elders lead the flock?
Why should everyone be clothed with humility?
How can believers resist the devil?
What will the God of all grace do?

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shepherdHumblegracepeace

He tells elders to the flock of God willingly, not for dishonest gain, and not as lords over the people, but as examples.
yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.
After a little while, the God of all will perfect, establish, and strengthen them.
Peter sends greetings and ends with .

Think About It

What worry could you hand over to God today?
How can you be an example to someone younger than you?

Memory Verse

“When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.”

1 Peter 5:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

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How can you put others first this week?
Who can you pray for when they feel worried?

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1 Peter 5 · Grade 5

The God of All Grace

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Read and Think

Peter writes to the elders as a fellow elder, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and one who will share in the glory to be revealed. Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, he says. Elders should serve willingly, not under compulsion. They should not serve for dishonest gain. They should not lord it over people, but be examples to the flock. When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that doesn’t fade away.

Then Peter addresses younger people and the whole church. All of you should clothe yourselves with humility. For God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. Humility before God and care from God belong together.

Peter warns them to be sober and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. Then comes a promise. The God of all grace called them to his eternal glory. After they have suffered a little while, he will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle them. Peter closes with greetings from Silvanus, from the church in Babylon, and from Mark, whom he calls his son.

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How does Peter describe himself to the elders?
What does Peter say elders should not do?
Why can believers cast all their worries on God?
What four things will the God of all grace do?

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Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

gracehumbleShepherdcare

the flock of God which is among you, he says.
For God resists the proud, but gives grace to the .
Humility before God and from God belong together.
The God of all called them to his eternal glory.

Think About It

Why do you think Peter joins humility and casting worries on God?
Who in your church shepherds others, and how could you encourage them?

Memory Verse

“But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.”

1 Peter 5:10 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

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For families: talk about these together.

What does God promise after suffering?
Who can you tell when you feel worried?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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