Whats the difference between the shepherd and the wolf? Today, Pastor Jeremy sheds light on a passage in Acts 20, in which Paul discusses the importance of knowing how to tell the wolves apart from the shepherds amongst their own people. Are you following someone who is truly a shepherd of Jesus or are you following someone of false teachings? Enjoy!
Speaker: Jeremy Pickwell
Sermon Date: October 26th, 2025
Key Verses: Acts 20:25–32, Ezekiel 3:18–19, Ezekiel 34:2–6, Ephesians 4:3–6, 1 Peter 5:2–3, John 10:3–4, Hebrews 13:17
Bullet Points
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Faithful shepherds feed, protect, and model Christ; wolves feed themselves.
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Unity protects the flock from deception and division.
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True shepherds care, heal, and steward God’s people with humility.
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Be on guard by knowing the Shepherd’s voice and staying rooted in His Word.
Questions to Ask
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What does Paul’s farewell in Acts 20 teach us about faithful leadership and accountability?
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How can you better discern between voices that feed your faith and those that drain it?
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In what ways can you help protect the unity and health of the Church today?
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How can you grow in recognizing and following the Shepherd’s voice in daily life?
