Shepherds & Sheep and Grace—A Good Combination

In this entire epistle, one of Peter's main themes is that God has given us a glorious inheritance, reserved for us in heaven, but that until we are brought to glory, it will be necessary for us to patiently respond to suffering with humble dependence on Christ. In 1 Peter 5, He applies this theme to church leadership and those under their leadership. In short, He tells them how to walk together as shepherds and sheep in the grace of God.