Servant leadership

Unsolicited Advise

You should ride a Harley.

Expert advise: E.F. HUTTON.

John Porbeck Shooting.

In his final thoughts of his first letter to the churches of Asia Minor, Peter is giving his advise, and we has believers in Christ, would do well to eagerly listen to what he writes.

1 Peter 5:1–14 NASB95

1 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, 2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; 3 nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. 12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

Therefore

Withstanding the weight of suffering because of their belief in Christ.

EXHORT: To call out, or to strongly encourage. NOT order. He is not claiming authority over them.

APPEAL as a fellow elder.

Elder: Presbyteros

Recognized position: informally.

Above reproach

Husband of one wife

Children who believe

not accused of dissipation or rebellion

Overseer

Deacon

The Charge

Shepherd the flock of God among you

Serious:

In John 21 : after Jesus’ resurrection: He is with some of the disciples and he has this encounter with Peter.

Peter denied Christ three times: Jesus now asks him Three times:

Do you love me?

Tend My lambs.

Shepherd My sheep.

Tend My sheep.

SO when Peter writes to the elders of these churches and charges them to Shepherd the flock: it is with all seriousness and sobriety that he does so. It is no small thing.

Do’s and Don’ts of leadership.

Fundamentals of firearm safety.

Treat all guns as if they are loaded.

Don’t point it at anything you don’t want to shoot.

Keep you finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

Know what is in front of and behind your target.

Not Under Compulsion: but voluntarily.

If you don’t want to do it, don’t.

giving

serving

Contrast: I believe you should attend, even when you don’t want to come.

DREW pulled the trailer: when I asked: NO is a perfectly acceptable answer.

Not for sordid gain, but with eagerness

If feels good to serve: But don’t serve because it feels good.

Not lording authority over people, but by proving to be an example.

I believe half of what you say and everything you do.

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Promise

1 Peter 5:4 NASB95

4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Younger Men: Be subject to your elders:

Organizations rise and fall because of good or poor leadership.

ALL:

Be Humble

Clothe yourselves in humility:

Paraphrases Proverbs: God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the Humble.

Matthew 23:12 NASB95

12 “Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

Also in Luke:

James 4:10 NASB95

10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:6 NASB95

6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

Don’t worry

1 Peter 5:7 NASB95

7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

Psalm 55:22 NASB95

22 Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.

Matthew 6:27 NASB95

27 “And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?

Philippians 4:6 NASB95

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Matthew 6:34 NASB95

34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Don’t borrow trouble.

Be on alert

Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Situational Awareness:

Be mindful of your surroundings.

identify exits.

watch people (without staring)

Notice nonverbal cues

Limit distractions.

Trust your gut feelings.

Peter reminds his readers that they are not alone:

1 Peter 5:10 NASB95

10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you.

Perfect: restore:

Confirm:

Strengthen

Establish:

salutation:

Through Silvanus:

Church of Rome: she who is in Babylon.

Mark: John Mark.

1 Peter 5:14 NASB95

14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.