Introduction
- Acts 20:17, 28
- I Thessalonians 5:12-13
- I Timothy 3:1
Why study this?
- To help our current elders be motivated in their work.
- To help other men prepare for this work.
- To help the rest of us appreciate their work.
- To differentiate between tradition and God’s word.
Overseeing souls
- Acts 20:28-32
- I Thessalonians 5:12
- I Timothy 3:4-5
- Hebrews 13:17 – Elders are keeping watch over souls!
- Acts 11:27-30 – This is the only passage in the New Testament talking about elders handling money.
- James 5:14-16 – Is this physical or spiritual illness?
Wielding the sword of the Spirit
- Titus 1:9-14 – Elders use the Bible in both positive and negative ways.
- Acts 20:32
- I Timothy 5:17-18 – It is authorized to pay elders for their work.
- Elders must be able to use scripture appropriately.
Developing their character
- I Peter 5:1-4
- Ezekiel 34:1-6, 10
- Acts 20:30
- I Thessalonians 5:12
- Titus 1:9, 13
- Men need to be developing their character so they can take on this role.
