Introduction
Acts 20:17, 28I Thessalonians 5:12-13; I Timothy 3:1Why study this?
To help our current elders 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 20:28-32I Thessalonians 5:12-13 – Elders have charge over people in the congregation and lead them.I Timothy 3:4-5 – Elders take care of the church of God. An elder’s work as a family man shows how he will do as an elder. If a man cannot lead his own family well, how can he hope to lead a local church?Hebrews 13:17 – Elders keep watch over souls. They will give account for the souls under their care.Acts 11:27-30 – This is the only passage in the New Testament that specifically talks about the elders handling money.James 5:14-16 – This could be talking about spiritual sickness.Wielding the sword of the Spirit
Titus 1:9-14 – Elders must use the Bible in both positive and negative ways. Both exhorting and refuting error.Acts 20:32 – Prepare to use the word!I Timothy 5:17-18 – Elders are worthy of double honor: respect and money. It is rare these days for elders to be paid, but we do have scriptural authority for it.Developing their character
I Peter 5:1-4 – Elders work voluntarily, show eagerness, and act as examples for others.Ezekiel 34:1-6, 10 – Shepherds love people and are willing to step into many situations even if they are awkward.Acts 20:30I Thessalonians 5:12Titus 1:9, 13
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