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March 6, 2016 March 20, 2016

Elders

What Do Elders Do?

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem.

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas went about and “appointed elders for them in every church.”

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas went about and “appointed elders for them in every church.” Acts 20:17 Paul met with the elders from Ephesus.

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas went about and “appointed elders for them in every church.” Acts 20:17 Paul met with the elders from Ephesus. Greek presbuteros meaning “someone older in age”

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas went about and “appointed elders for them in every church.” Acts 20:17 Paul met with the elders from Ephesus. Greek presbuteros meaning “someone older in age” Vines Greek Dictionary: “maturity of spiritual experience”

What Do Elders Do? ELDERS Acts 11:30 A collection was taken to elders in Jerusalem. Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas went about and “appointed elders for them in every church.” Acts 20:17 Paul met with the elders from Ephesus. Greek presbuteros meaning “someone older in age” Vines Greek Dictionary: “maturity of spiritual experience” James 5:13-15 Call for the elders of the church.

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.”

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor is from Greek poimen which means shepherd.

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor is from Greek poimen which means shepherd. Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…”

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor is from Greek poimen which means shepherd. Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…” Proverbs 27:23 “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds.”

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor is from Greek poimen which means shepherd. Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…” Proverbs 27:23 “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds.” 1 Peter 5:1-3 “Shepherd the flock of God among you…”

What Do Elders Do? PASTORS / SHEPHERDS Ephesians 4:11 “He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.” Pastor is from Greek poimen which means shepherd. Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…” Proverbs 27:23 “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds.” 1 Peter 5:1-3 “Shepherd the flock of God among you…” John 21:15-17 Jesus told Peter, “Shepherd My sheep.”

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS Philippians 1:1 “…including the overseers and deacons.”

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS Philippians 1:1 “…including the overseers and deacons.” Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock,

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS Philippians 1:1 “…including the overseers and deacons.” Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.”

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS Philippians 1:1 “…including the overseers and deacons.” Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” Greek episkopos meaning “a man charged with the duty of seeing that things to be done by others are done rightly, any curator, guardian or superintendent.”

What Do Elders Do? OVERSEERS / BISHOPS Philippians 1:1 “…including the overseers and deacons.” Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” Greek episkopos meaning “a man charged with the duty of seeing that things to be done by others are done rightly, any curator, guardian or superintendent.” The KJV uses the word bishop instead of overseer in 4 places.

What Is Our Duty to Elders?

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND?

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “Appreciate those who labor…”

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “Appreciate those who labor…” Greek eidenai means “to have a regard and respect for; recognize their office, and treat them accordingly with reverence and with liberality in supplying their needs.”

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “Appreciate those who labor…” Greek eidenai means “to have a regard and respect for; recognize their office, and treat them accordingly with reverence and with liberality in supplying their needs.” 1 Timothy 5:17 “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor.”

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “Appreciate those who labor…” Greek eidenai means “to have a regard and respect for; recognize their office, and treat them accordingly with reverence and with liberality in supplying their needs.” 1 Timothy 5:17 “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor.” Philippians 3:17 Follow the example of the mature in faith.

What Is Our Duty to Elders? HOW ARE WE TO RESPOND? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 “Appreciate those who labor…” Greek eidenai means “to have a regard and respect for; recognize their office, and treat them accordingly with reverence and with liberality in supplying their needs.” 1 Timothy 5:17 “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor.” Philippians 3:17 Follow the example of the mature in faith. Hebrews 13:7, 17 “Remember those who led you…”

How Do We Select Elders?

How Do We Select Elders? MEN WITH RIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

How Do We Select Elders? 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7 TITUS 1:5-9

How Do We Select Elders? 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7 TITUS 1:5-9 not recent convert able to teach spiritually mature compassionate proven character hospitable not slave to sin even-tempered not worldly-minded not self-centered good reputation people skills respected by church married knowledge of Scripture children