Faithful Undershepherds

This sermon, drawn from Ezekiel 34:1–6, delivers a profound theological reflection on the vital role of faithful elders as under-shepherds in the church, emphasizing that their primary responsibility is to feed, guide, seek, and protect God's flock through the twin tools of prayer and Scripture. It warns against the spiritual dangers of shepherds who exploit their flock for personal gain, contrasting this with the model of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep. The passage underscores that elders are not autonomous leaders but servants entrusted with God's people, whose ultimate purpose is to point all to Christ, not themselves, and whose effectiveness depends entirely on the Holy Spirit's work through the Word and prayer. The sermon also calls the entire congregation to recognize their interdependence with elders, affirming that spiritual health and growth are rooted in a local church body led by biblically faithful shepherds, while reminding all that Christ alone is the true Shepherd who seeks, restores, and glorifies God in all things.