09292019 Your Need For Elders 1 Peter 5:1-4

Pain with a Purpose: God’s Theology on Suffering 1 Peter Big Idea of 1 Peter: God allows suffering—physical and emotional pain—in our lives to test and reward the genuineness of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Pain with a Purpose Outline I. The Opening Greeting: God’s True People 1:1-2 II. The Believer’s Hope in Suffering 1:3-2:10 III. The Believer’s Life in Suffering 2:11-4:19 IV. The Role of the Church in the Midst of Suffering 5:1-9 A. The Need for Elders 5;1-4 Living on Earth as Citizens of Heaven: Your Need for Elders 1 Peter 5:1-4 1 Peter 5;1-4 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Big Idea While Living on Earth As Citizens Of Heaven All Christians Need Elders to Shepherd and Care For You! Key Question What Kind of Elders Do You Need? A. Introduction 1 Pe 4:19 B. You Need Elders Who Practice What They Preach 1; Phm 1:8-14 C. You Need Elders Who Know How to Shepherd 2-3; He 13:7, 17; 1. Elders Must Shepherd Willingly 2a 2. Elders Must Shepherd Eagerly 2b 3. Elders Must Shepherd As Examples 3 D. You Need Elders Who Know Why They Should Serve 4; Mt 5:11-12; 1 Pe 1:13, 4:13; 5:1