“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)

02/06/2019 – Evening Service: Elder to elders

Bible Readings:

Jeremiah 23:1 – 29, 1 Peter 5:1 – 14

Sermon Outline:

1 Peter 5:1–4 (NKJV)

1The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed:

2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;

3nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

4and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

I  Elder to elders

  1. Peter’s self-identification
  2. Charge to the elders
  3. The promise of future reward

II  Church members to elders

Hebrews 13:7 (NKJV)

7Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV)

17Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.