Day One | Read the Essay from Core 52, Chapter 11

Day Two | Memorize the Core Verse

Day Three | Story Reading

John 10

Day Four | Verse Meditation

Ezekiel 34:3-4
1 Timothy 3:1
1 Peter 2:25

Day Five | Application

Identify two practices of shepherding you could implement in one of these areas: (1) raising your kids, (2) leading a team at work, (3) leading a volunteer team at church, and (4) coaching a kids’ sports team.

Group Discussion

• What images come to mind when you read the 23rd Psalm? What life events come to mind?
• How many leaders can you remember in the Bible who were shepherds? Who in your own life served you as a shepherd?
• Can you think of any examples of shepherds of our own society (police, politicians, preachers, teachers, etc.) who use their power against those they should protect? What are the consequences of these bad shepherds?
• First, identify the leadership position you hold. Second, share one idea in one of these roles where you could lead like a good shepherd.