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2. Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.
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3. Structure of the Church
Overseers
Acts 20:17-35

4. Desire of God: Order
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you Titus 1:5
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

5. Elders 101
Also called: Overseers, Bishops, Pastors, Shepherds Acts 20:17,28 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church…….be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

6. Elders 101
Also called: Overseers, Bishops, Pastors, Shepherds Acts 20:17,28 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called to him the elders of the church…….be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

7. Elders 101
Also called: Overseers, Bishops, Pastors, Shepherds Congregations are to have multiple elders Titus 1:5 …appoint elders in every city Acts 14:23 …appointed elders for them in every church James 5:14 …call for the elders of the church 1 Peter 5:1 Therefore, I exhort the elders among you…
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

8. Elders 101
Also called: Overseers, Bishops, Pastors, Shepherds Congregations are to have multiple elders Called by qualifications (Titus 1, 1 Timothy 3)
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

9. Elders 101
HE MUST
HE MUST NOT
Desire the work
Be a drinker
Be blameless
Be violent
Be the husband of one wife
Be greedy
Be temperate / self-controlled
Be quarrelsome
Be sober-minded
Be covetous
Be of good behavior
Be a novice
Be hospitable
Be self-willed
Be able to teach
Be quick tempered
Be gentle
Rule his house well
Have faithful children
Have a good testimony with outsiders
Love what is good
Be Devout
Sticks to the Word of God
Also called: Overseers, Bishops, Pastors, Shepherds Congregations are to have multiple elders Called by qualifications
Evangelists are also called preachers and ministers.
An archaic word is Parson, from latin “Persona” of the church
Many churches today call preachers Pastors; this is NOT correct, as Pastors are elders (Acts 20:17)

10. The Purpose of Overseers
Shepherd the flock Be worthy of imitation Prepared for service
Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God.....
1 Timothy 3:5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?);

11. Shepherd the Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4 Serving willingly By being examples
1 Peter 5:1-4 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: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

12. Shepherd the Flock Moses David
1 Peter 5:1-4 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: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

13. Shepherd the Flock
Moses - 40 years a shepherd - Loved his people David
1 Peter 5:1-4 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: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

14. Shepherd the Flock
Moses - 40 years a shepherd - Loved his people David - Protecting his sheep - Standing against foes
1 Peter 5:1-4 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: Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.

15. Worthy of Imitation
Hebrews 13:7 Outcome of faithful lives In their work In their homes
Hebrews 13:7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Heb 6:12 so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (NAS95)
3Jo 1:11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

16. Prepared for Service
Stewards of God – Titus 1:7 Take care of the church – 1 Timothy 3:5
Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God.....
1 Timothy 3:5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?);

17. Refusal to be submissive Bad reactions of immature Christians
Don’t Be Bad Sheep!
Hebrews 13:17
Refusal to be submissive
Bad reactions of immature Christians
Hebrews 13:17 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.

18. The Value of Overseers
Value of overseers is seen when absent Churches without direction Struggles in faithfulness Goal of any congregation: Elder Maintenance!

20. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hearing and Believing ……….Romans 10:17 Confessing Jesus as Lord ……..Romans 10:9 Repentance from sin ….….Romans 6:11-13 Baptism into Christ ……………Romans 6:3-4 Remaining faithful ……………Romans 12:1-2