While many pastors, prospective elders, and missionaries will not have the opportunity to receive formal training or a seminary education, the LSB Shepherd’s Bible serves as an ideal companion for men who desire to faithfully care for the flock of God. This Bible utilizes the most literal English translation, the Legacy Standard Bible, and includes 24 articles covering the foundational elements of biblical ministry, each written by seasoned ministers of the Word. This robust tool for Bible study, preaching, and teaching also features over 95,000 cross references, 14,000 translation footnotes, 16,000 concordance references, plus a single-column verse-by-verse layout with additional room for notetaking. The Shepherd’s Bible is a powerful instrument to equip men to heed the apostolic call: “Shepherd the flock of God among you” (1 Peter 5:2). Features: Red letter text with 9.5-point font Over 95,000 cross references Over 14,000 translation footnotes Red for book titles, running headers, chapter & page numbers Single-column, verse-by-verse layout Same text pagination as the LSB Inside Column Reference 24 articles for pastoral ministry Generous margins around the Scripture text for notes 32 GSM Bible paper 1,856 pages Smyth-sewn, paste-down binding Genuine Cowhide with perimeter stitching Gold gilded pages Rounded spine and page corners Gold foil stamping on the spine Two double-sided satin ribbon markers Tables for weights, measurements and monetary units Over 16,000 concordance references 8 detailed Bible maps Printed and bound in Korea