1. The Church & Its Elders
Hebrews 13:17
By David Dann

2. The Church & Its Elders

3. The Church & Its Elders
Elders are selected and appointed from among the members of the church.

4. The Church & Its Elders Titus 1:5-9
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you --
6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money,
8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,
9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.

5. The Church & Its Elders
Acts 14:23
23 So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

6. The Church & Its Elders
Philippians 1:1
1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons…

7. The Church & Its Elders
Elders are selected and appointed from among the members of the church.

8. Once men are appointed to serve as elders a new relationship begins.
The Church & Its Elders
Elders are selected and appointed from among the members of the church.
Once men are appointed to serve as elders a new relationship begins.

9. Once men are appointed to serve as elders a new relationship begins.
The Church & Its Elders
Elders are selected and appointed from among the members of the church.
Once men are appointed to serve as elders a new relationship begins.
What responsibilities does the congregation have toward its own elders?

10. The Church & Its Elders

11. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them

12. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

13. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Recognize Them

14. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Esteem Them

15. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Be At Peace With Them

16. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
Psalm 133:1
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Be At Peace With Them

17. Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
The Church & Its Elders
Have The Right Attitude Toward Them
Ephesians 4:1-3
1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Be At Peace With Them

18. The Church & Its Elders

19. The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them

20. The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them
Hebrews 13:7
7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

21. Remember & Imitate Them
The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them
Hebrews 13:7
7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Remember & Imitate Them

22. Submit To Them Hebrews 13:17
The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them
Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

23. Submit To Them Hebrews 13:17
The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them
Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Obey Them

24. Help Them Serve With Joy
The Church & Its Elders
Submit To Them
Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Help Them Serve With Joy

25. The Church & Its Elders

26. The Church & Its Elders
Treat Them Honorably

27. Treat Them Honorably The Church & Its Elders 1 Timothy 5:17-20
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

28. Count Them Worthy Of Double Honor When They Rule Well
The Church & Its Elders
Treat Them Honorably
1 Timothy 5:17-20
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
Count Them Worthy Of Double Honor When They Rule Well

29. Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them
The Church & Its Elders
Treat Them Honorably
1 Timothy 5:17-20
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them

30. Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them
The Church & Its Elders
Treat Them Honorably
1 Timothy 3:2
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach…
Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them

31. Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them
The Church & Its Elders
Treat Them Honorably
1 Timothy 5:17-20
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.
20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
Do Not Receive Just Any Accusation Against Them

32. The Church & Its Elders

33. The Church & Its Elders
Call Upon Them

34. Call Upon Them The Church & Its Elders James 5:13-15
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven..

35. Members In Need Are To Call Upon Them
The Church & Its Elders
Call Upon Them
James 5:13-15
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven..
Members In Need Are To Call Upon Them

36. Let Them Shepherd The Flock
The Church & Its Elders
Call Upon Them
James 5:13-15
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.
14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven..
Let Them Shepherd The Flock

37. Let Them Shepherd The Flock
The Church & Its Elders
Call Upon Them
1 Peter 5:1-3
1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed:
2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly;
3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock…
Let Them Shepherd The Flock

38. Let Them Shepherd The Flock
The Church & Its Elders
Call Upon Them
1 Timothy 3:5
5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
Let Them Shepherd The Flock

39. Have the right attitude toward them. Submit to them.
The Church & Its Elders
Have the right attitude toward them.
Submit to them.
Treat them honorably.
Call upon them.

40. Follow God’s Plan!!!