1 Peter 5:1-5a The Chief Shepherd has entrusted the care of his sheep to faithful elders I. Introductory assumptions about elders II. Important questions for interpreting the passage III. Intrinsic responsibilities of elders a. The Domain b. The Duty c. The dispositions regarding (2b-3) i. Calling ii. Compensation iii. Congregation IV. Impetus to faithfulness as elders (4) V. Intended regard for…
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Glorify God, Live Together, Make Disciples
Sermons on Elders
1 Peter 5:1-4 The Chief Shepherd entrusts the care of his sheep to qualified elders The intrinsic responsibility of elders: 1. The domain (2a, 3a) 2. The duty (2a) 3. The disposition (2b-3)
1 Peter 5:1-5a The Chief Shepherd entrusts the care of his sheep to qualified elders Five aspects of eldership relevant to the whole church I. Introductory assumptions regarding elders (v 1) 1. Elder Origins 2. Elder Qualifications 3. Church Membership 4. Church Government II. Important questions for understanding Peter’s exhortation to elders (v 1) 1. What’s the connection to the…
The Good Shepherd entrusts the care of His sheep to qualified Elders. 1 Peter 5:1-5a Four Introductory assumptions regarding elders Elder Origins Elder Qualifications Church Membership Church Government
Elders must give themselves to faithful shepherding because the church is precious to God and always opposed by Satan. Five motivations for the faithful elders, Acts 20:17-38 Remember who owns the church reflect often upon how He came to own it Consider the ministries of other faithful men There are actually wolves The ministry of the word works