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Circuit Winkel Bible Studies

The Circuit Winkel Bible Studies are electronically published by the LCMS Praesidium and Council of Presidents , these studies are specifically prepared for use by pastors’ circuit meetings to strengthen our ties with one another and to help us grow in the Word of God.

2011-2012 Theme | The Under-Shepherd – UNDER THE CROSS

Christ’s under shepherds are always under the cross. We have nothing but what we have received. Before a pastor is able to speak with the Good Shepherd’s voice, he must himself hear that voice and receive it as the greatest treasure imaginable. Join with your winkel brothers under the cross to help each other hear your Shepherd’s voice and, in hearing, to speak the His voice clearly for the flock of God under your care.

These studies are funded by a grant of $200 from each LMCS district. Questions and comments may be directed to the general editor of the series, Rev. Mark W. Love .

September 2011 - May 2012 Series Topics (Studies Coming Soon)

Month	Topic	Focus	Writer
September	The Shepherd as Sheep Leader Guide Participant Guide	The Shepherd as Constant Beggar and Perpetual Recipient of God	Dale Sattgast
October	The Shepherd with Ears to Hear Leader Guide Participant Guide	The Shepherd Under the Law, Under the Gospel	Dan Gilbert
November	Shepherding within the Path to Green Pastures and Still Waters Leader Guide Participant Guide	Path as the boundary of way; direction and goal; and personal expectation	David Fleming
December	The Shepherd and the Wolves Leader Guide Participant Guide	The Shepherd’s own sinful nature; Satan, the world, false teachers, etc.	Bryan Salminen
January	Private Confession & Absolution for the Under-shepherd Leader Guide Participant Guide	Absolution as Christ’s deliverance back to where he’s been baptized and called to be	Brian Saunders
February	The Shepherd’s Heart for the Lost, Wandering, and Wayward Sheep Leader Guide Participant Guide	The nature and want of heart born of man, born of God, for the Sheep	Michael Walther
March	Shepherding Through the Contradictions Leader Guide Participant Guide	Between the promises of God and experience; between faith and sight	Todd Peperkorn
April	The Shepherd’s Purpose Leader Guide Participant Guide	Feeding or Fleecing the Sheep	Terry Cripe
May	Shepherding the Flock Leader Guide Participant Guide	According to the Shepherd’s task	Peter Kurowski