Introduction
Acts 20:17, 28I Thessalonians 5:12-13I Timothy 3:1Why 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 20:28-32I Thessalonians 5:12I Timothy 3:4-5Hebrews 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 20:32I 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 5:1-4Ezekiel 34:1-6, 10Acts 20:30I Thessalonians 5:12Titus 1:9, 13Men need to be developing their character so they can take on this role.
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