Religion & Spirituality
Pastor Mitchell CruitThis text is tailored to teach us to embrace our God-given roles in the church with humility.I. Elders, shepherd the flock. (v. 1-4) A. An Elder’s Role (v. 1-2a) 1. Elders are pastors. 2. Elders don’t pastor their own flock. 3. Elders don’t pastor all Christians. B. Elders don’t pastor alone. (cf. 1 Tim. 5:17) 1. An Elder’s Task (v. 2b-3) 2. Elder’s feed the sheep. (cf. John 21:15-19) 3. Elder’s lead the sheep. (cf. Mk 10:42-43) C. An Elder’s Reward: Elders will receive the unfading crown of glory. (v. 4)II. Members, submit to your elders. (v. 5a)III. Everyone, be humble. (v. 5b)>>click here to listen or right-click to download<