The Leadership Model

Recap

Being good stewards of what God has given us

Be ready because just as Christ suffered, because we follow, we will suffer as well

Take heart because we suffer for righteousness, growing tired of receiving the punishment for giving into the flesh and doing what the gentiles do in drunkenness, orgies, and drinking parties we will also share in Christ reward

As we have received grace, so we must also give grace to those who God places in our life's path, for love covers a multitude of sin

Background

Divided into 2 main themes: Instructions for the Elders, and how believers are to receive those in Leadership

The Elders

Peter lifts up the Elders of the church and identifies himself as one of them

Oversight not under compulsion

1 Peter 5:2 “shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;...”

Not greedy or focused on money

...not for shameful gain, but eagerly;”

Not domineering or controlling

1 Peter 5:3 “not domineering over those in your charge,...”

An example to the flock

“...but being examples to the flock.”

Humble yourselves

Casting all your anxieties

Be watchful

Resist him - stand firm know you're not alone

Christ will exalt the humble, and resist the proud

Greet one another