The following is an extensive listing of the entire NT concerning the differences [and a few similarities] between Apostles, Shepherds, and Sheep and their place in the Great Commission. They are just notes and so may not include complete thoughts:
Gospel of John: what he said to the shepherds and what he said to the sheep:
(note: not in John, but in the others, he says to the disciples I will make you fishers of men.)
3: Nicodemus – be born again, practice truth
4: the Samaritan woman at the well – drink of the living water and worship the father in spirit and in truth. The disciples: look to the fields white for harvest, reaping and sewing.
5: discussions with the Pharisees – all about who he is, his relationship to the father and salvation
6: to the sheep, he says this is the work of God that you believe in him and he sent. Jesus the bread of life and why he came: to save people. More discussions with the Pharisees, all about him being the bread of life, believing.
7: to the sheep – judge with righteous judgment. All who thirst need to go to him and out of his heart will flow living water.
8: to the sheep – he is the light of the world, and we need to follow him to walk in light. To the Pharisees – believe or die in your sins. Everything he said to the Pharisees was about them and him.To the sheep – abiding his word do not be a slave to sin, the sun will set you free.
9: to the sheep – believe in the son of God and worship him
10: of the sheep – they hear his voice he knows them and they follow
11: to the sheep – he who believes in Jesus shall never die
12: to the shepherds – he loves his life, must lose it those who serve him must follow him. To the sheep – walk in the light and become sons of light. Believe, believe, believe.
13–16: to the shepherds at the Passover – the one who is sent is not greater than the one who sent him, they are chosen, Love, one another as he has loved us. They would do greater works than he did, all of the teaching on the Holy Spirit, abiding in him, and bearing a fruit, a lot about keeping his commandments, laying down their lives for others, the friends versus the slaves, he appointed them to Bear fruit that remains. He chose them out of the world, they will be persecuted, they will keep the disciples words because they kept his. They will bear witness because they were with him from the beginning.
17: as the father sent Christ into the world, he has sent them into the world. Then in verse 20, he changes his prayer to “all who will believe in me: the sheep! Then twice he says that they may be one in us that the world may believe the father sent him. He says that inverse 21 and 23. Community! Then inverse 24 he says that they may be with me where I am. Worship.
20: to the sheep – as the father has sent me I also send you.
21: he tells Peter to feed his lambs and attend his sheep, then tells him several times to follow him.
Psalm 103:7 – shepherds and sheep. He made his ways known to shepherds and his acts to sheep, the friends and the slaves.
Matthew:
19:16–28 – keep the commandments give up anything that you cover it, follow him, and be willing to sacrifice all for that.
25 – the parable of the talents is to the sheep, but only two double the talents they are given, not make disciples of all nations.
25:33 – the sheep and the goats. No preaching, no great commission, just serving in love. The left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. “Lord, when did we do these things”?
Acts:
2:4 – the tongues of fire came only upon the apostles and approximately 120 others who were “with him from the beginning.“
2:5 – there were devout men from every nation. Also there when this happened and they didn’t know what it meant. This represented them reaching all the nations for the great commission.
2:37–38 – when they said to Peter, what shall we do Peter said repeat, be baptized, and you shall receive the Holy Spirit.
2:41–40 2–3000 did that and continued in the apostles doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer. 2:44–46 – the church of acts came together! Nothing more was asked of them, nor were they inspired to do anything more.
Romans:
Romans 2:10 – God will render to each according to his deeds and reward those who buy patient endurance in doing good seek glory
Roman 6:12 – how to live
8:1 – we are to walk according to the spirit
8:17 – we are to suffer with him– many other verses on this
10:15 – how shall they hear without a preacher but the preachers must be sent. How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace.
11:20 – fear God
12:1–2 – percent our bodies for the service of God, and be transformed by the renewing of our mind to provide a witness
12:3– 8 – we are to use our gifts whatever they may be
12:9–20 – how to live in peace and love and forbearance
13:1–7 – how to deal with politics
13:8–10 – love one another
13:14 – put on Christ
14:19 – pursue the things that make for peace and edification of others
15: one – six – conduct in the body, unity.
15:14 – admonished one another
15:16–20 – Paul‘s ministry. Nowhere does he say you need to do the same
15:27 – supporting the Saints materially
16:1–16 – be hospitable to all the Saints
16:17–20 – avoid deceivers evil deceivers and evil men
First Corinthians:
One: 9 – called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ
1:10 – no divisions, unity of the body
One: 26–28 – he chooses what a sloppy Agapi amen Dvd humiliated himself, condescending, humiliated devour transaction the world deems useless
3:9 – the apostles are God‘s fellow workers in the sheep, our god’s field and building. They do not build, they are a result of the builders.
4:8 – you are already full you are already rich
6:1–6 – don’t be unforgiving
7:17-24 – as the Lord has distributed and called each one so l m lm
8:9–13 – not causing others to stumble
9:16 – those apostles anointed must carry out their mission
9:24 – run in such a way as to win the prize
10:24 – we are to seek the good of others, not our own
10:31 – do all to the glory of God
All of chapter 12: mirrors the church of acts. All gifts are to be employed in the body, not in “ministry outside the body”
All of chapter 13: love
** 14:26–29 – it would appear of a sheep Can receive revelations and Even prophecy
14:20 – be mature and understanding
14:26 – we are too contribute to the church
15:34. We are to awaken to righteousness and not sin
15:58 – we are to be steadfast and movable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord
16:13 – watch Stand fast in faith be brave, be strong and do all you do with love
Second Corinthians:
One: 3–7 – we are to share in his sufferings
5:10 – each will be judged in the end for the things done in the body.
5:18–20 – he talks about how they have been given the ministry of reconciliation, then he says we employ you to be reconciled as well. So the apostles had the ministry and the sheep were receiving it. he then goes on in 6:4 to say in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God.
6:17 – 7:1 – the sheep are commanded to come out from the world and be separate
7:8–11 – repent in a true manner
7:13, 8:3-4 – in many places, refresh the brothers
8:10–14 he speaks of a doing of something that was started a year prior, and this again in the body of Christ
9:8 – they are to have sufficiency for every good work
13:5 – they are to examine themselves as to whether they are in the faith and test themselves
13:11 – they are to be complete of good comfort end of one mind living in peace. Again community.
Galatians
6:2 – Bear one another’s burdens, and this in the body
6:9 – we are not to grow weary doing good Which we are to do to all, but especially those in the body
Ephesians:
2:10 – we need to walk in good works
3:5–8- revelation is given to his apostles and prophets, as it was given to Paul by the effective working of God‘s power That he should preach among the Gentiles
3:16–19 here it is. This is what we were created for. That he would dwell in us that we would know him and comprehend his love and be filled with all the fullness of God.
4:1 – six – back to the body. We are to walk worthy of our calling in love and unity and the bond of peace in the body.
4:11–13 – he gave some to minister to equipped the Saints for the work of ministry, which is edifying the body of Christ for unity of the faith and knowledge of the son of God!
4: through verse 16 – it’s about the body of Christ and being an effective part of that
4:25 – each one is to speak truth with his neighbor as members of one another. Again, the body.
4:28 – we are to labor and work with our hands for what is good to be able to give to those in need
5:11 – we are to expose the deeds of darkness
5:18–19 – here to speak to one another in songs and hymns and spiritual songs. Again, the body.
6:6–7 – we are to serve one another, and do the will of God from the heart
6:10–18 – taking on the full armor of God, which is all defensive and Praying
6:19 – Paul says and for me that utterance may be given to him that he may preach the gospel. Here’s the contrast right here.
Philippians
One: 9–10 – we are to increase in love, knowledge, discernment
**1: 14–18 – speaks of the “brethren” in the Lord speaking and preaching the word and Paul rejoices in it whether through good intentions or bad.
One: 22– 2:4-back to the body, standing fast with one mind and one spirit for the faith I’m afraid and to suffer for his sake
2:12 – work out through salvation with fear and trembling
4:4–7 – rejoice always and pray always
Colossians
One: 9–13, 2:1–6 – what the sheep are supposed to do!
3:12–17 – again, it’s all about the body
**4:5–6 – walking in wisdom towards unbelievers. Let your speech the season with salt that you may know how to answer each one. Notice, no preaching for teaching.
4:16–17 – he says to say to a specific person take key to the ministry which you have received, but he wants a general letter read to the church
First Thessalonians:
1:7–8 – the word of the Lord echoes fourth so that even the preachers don’t need to say anything from authentic community. John 17.
**2:4 – but even as we have been approved by God to preach the gospel. He does not say you.
2:12 – walk worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom
3:2–3 – here is the great commission done by those that were appointed for it.
3:12 – the sheep abounding and love toward one another and to all. Community.
4:3, 5:23 – the will of God is the sheep‘s sanctification
**4:9, 12 – the sheep are taught by God to love one another and walk properly towards those outside. John 17.
Second Thessalonians:
1: 3–5 – love among the body and enduring through suffering
3:5 – hearts directed into the love of God and the patience of Christ
3:13 – we to not grow weary in doing good
First Timothy:
Three: overseers and deacons were positions in the body of overseeing doctrine and conduct and care, but no message of fulfilling the great commission. Again, they took care of the body of people once saved.
4:12–16 – this is what the chosen do
6: 11–12 – what all meant are to do, and all best done in the body of Christ
Second, Timothy:
One:9, 11 –God saved them and called them with a Holy calling and Paul was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. The great commission.
4:1–5 – these are the instructions to Timothy, Paul’s specific disciple.
Titus:
**One: 7–13, 2:15 – elders and deacons were responsible for discipleship
2:14, 3:1, 8, 14 – the sheep are to be always ready for good works
Hebrews:
3:13 – we are to exhort one another daily. Again the body.
5:4 – no one takes the office of the priesthood to himself only those who are called by God
** 5:12–6: one – all need to become teachers and practice their faith and move beyond the elementary principles of Christ
6:9–10 – here is the maturity! Their work and labor of love in ministering to the Saints! The community
10:23-25 – love and good works within the body
**13:7, 17 – the difference between Shepherd and sheep
James:
One: 22–25, 2:14–26 – must be doers of the word. Faith that works.
** 3:1 – let not many of you become teachers
5:7–8 – be patient and establish your hearts
5:9 – no grumbling against one another
** 5:14 the elders are to pray for the sick
5:19–20 – we are to turn one another from the way of sin
First Peter– all about suffering
One: 6–7 – persevere
One: 10–12 – it is to the profits things have been revealed and those who preach the gospel by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven
1: 15–16 – be holy
1: 22–23 – community loving one another with a pure heart
3: eight – community
3:15 – be ready to give Acct. to everyone who asks you
4:7–11 – all about the body and ministering with our gifts
** five: one – four – Shepherd’s overseers, who serve willingly, not lording but being examples
Second Peter
1:5–7 the progression from individual discipline to community!
**One:10 – we need to be certain of our calling and election
First John
**2:3–6 – we are to keep his word and walk just as he walked. What does this mean?
3:11, 4:7, 11– 12, 2John 1:5 – the message heard from the beginning to love one another. Community.
3:16–18 – we need to lay down our lives for the brethren and love, indeed, and in truth, not in word or in tongue. Would that mean preaching?
Three John:
One: four – we need to walk in truth
Jude
One:20 –build up the faith pray in the spirit stay in the love of God