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Dr. Laniak discovered which of the following about shepherding in the Middle East?

It hasn’t changed at all and has remained the same as it was thousands of years ago.
It didn’t change much until about one hundred years ago.
It began to change significantly about one thousand years ago.
It began to change immediately after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

What would the Bedouin do when there was drought or famine in their land?

Support their flocks first and foremost; after the flocks were fed and watered, the people could have whatever remained.
Attack neighboring tribes and plunder for food and water
Move to another place
Their land is fertile and rich, so there has historically been little risk of drought or famine.

Dr. Laniak defines Bedouin as:

A general term for Middle Eastern tribal pastoralists
Wandering, gypsy-like people, with flocks of sheep or goats
Middle Eastern farmers
People who have a commitment to ancient ways of caring for land and animals

To the Bedouin, shepherding is:

Part of their identity
A way of life
Passed down through their family
All of the above

Dr. Laniak shares the conversation he had with a particular shepherd, Abu Jamal. When Dr. Laniak asked Abu Jamal, “What would it take for me to be a shepherd?” his response resonated with Jeremiah 3:15. What was Abu Jamal’s response?

"You have to have the heart for it."
"You must first be part of my family."
"You must develop the skills for it."
All of the above

Dr. Laniak notes that in the ancient world, which group of people very commonly referred to themselves as “shepherds?”

Kings
Priests
Peasants
Parents

What does Dr. Laniak note is significant about Psalm 23:1?

It tells us the importance of shepherds.
It tells us those who follow the Lord will never lack anything.
King David is saying he has a shepherd and that shepherd is God.
King David is content in his role as a leader.

Dr. Laniak encourages leaders to remember:

Whose people they are leading
The strengths God has given them
The importance of their role
To look for ways to improve themselves

Shepherd Leadership

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