1 Peter 5:1-11 - Elders and the Church. 1 And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to you: 2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor. 5 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers (the brotherhood) all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. 10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. 11 All power to him forever! Amen. Who are Elders & What do they do? Elders are older, wiser, mature followers of Christ who Shepherd God’s people, the body of Christ. They aren’t always Pastors, but most are. They are at the least Teachers in the Body of Christ. FBCF Elders: Mr. Ted Hammond, Tommy Pope, Jimmy Crumpler, Kevin Whiten, Henry Britton, Bill Johnson, & JD Tew. In John 21:15-17 - Jesus restores Peter after Peter had denied Him three times. 15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? (These others disciples or these fish? Peter had gone back to what he knew which was fishing…) “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. 16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. 17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep. Jesus says, Peter, Surrender to me and love me with an Agape love… (an unconditional and sacrificial love) and then feed my sheep… take care of my lambs and sheep. In other words, Peter, I want you to lay down your life as I laid my life down and Shepherd the Church, those who will follow Me. Peter shares how Elders “Shepherd” the Church… VS. 2 – 4 2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. 4 And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor. Care for the flock God has entrusted to them… It’s God’s flock! Jesus said in John 10:11 - Jesus said, I am the good Shepherd. The good Shepherd lays down his life for the Sheep. We don’t’ die for the sheep, Jesus did that. But as His Shepherds we lay our life down for the Sheep. We Love, Teach, Correct, Disciple, Mentor, Counsel, Lead, Guide,
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