In this five-part series, Alex Strauch expounds on Peter’s charge to the elders of the church in 1 Peter 5.
Lecture Outline Detailed Outline Remember ItHard work, long hours, sacrifice, dangerous work, skills, love, and authority.
Because the arch enemy of the church is the false teacher. Like wolves, they are always hungry and prepared to do anything possible to hunt their prey. Behind all false teaching is Satan and his demonic hosts. He is always trying to devour God’s people or to scatter them in confusion.
- Discuss why the presence of an elder among the people is so vitally important. List as many reasons as you can. Be specific.
- Why is feeding the flock the Word of God the first and foremost job of the elders? List several reasons for your answer.
- Why do you think elders often fail in the specific aspect of leading the flock of God?
- Purchase/borrow and read "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23," by W. Phillip Keller. It is a short book and simple to read.
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, by W. Philip Keller