Today, we will consider the Biblical responsibilities of two groups of people within the church.
I.All the elders are responsible to:
A.Shepherd the flock (1 Peter 5:2a).
1.Willingly (not under compulsion) (1 Peter 5:2b). 2.Eagerly (not for shameful gain) (1 Peter 5:2c). 3.As an example (not domineering) (1 Peter 5:3).
B.Lead the flock (1 Thessalonians 5:12).
C.Protect the flock from false doctrine (Titus 1:9–14; Acts 20:28–31 Hebrews 13:17).
D.Teach the flock (Titus 1:9; 1 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 13:7)
II.The flock is responsible to:
A.Respect & esteem all their elders. (1 Thessalonians 5:12)
B.Evaluate & imitate all their elders' faith (Hebrews 13:7).
C.Obey all their elders (Hebrews 13:17a).
D.Submit to all their elders (Hebrews 13:17b).
Today, we will consider the Biblical responsibilities of two groups of people within the church.
I.All the elders are responsible to:
A.Shepherd the flock (1 Peter 5:2a).
1.Willingly (not under compulsion) (1 Peter 5:2b). 2.Eagerly (not for shameful gain) (1 Peter 5:2c). 3.As an example (not domineering) (1 Peter 5:3).
B.Lead the flock (1 Thessalonians 5:12).
C.Protect the flock from false doctrine (Titus 1:9–14; Acts 20:28–31 Hebrews 13:17).
D.Teach the flock (Titus 1:9; 1 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 13:7)
II.The flock is responsible to:
A.Respect & esteem all their elders. (1 Thessalonians 5:12)
B.Evaluate & imitate all their elders' faith (Hebrews 13:7).
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