1. Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-11

2. Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-11 Intro Perspective on reward by Paul 1 Corinthians 4:5; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 4:17,18 …therefore we do not loose heart.

3. The Crown of Thorns — Mk 15:17 The Imperishable Crown — 1 Cor 9:24-27 The Crown of Joy—Phil 4:1; 1 Thess 2:19,20 The Crown of Righteousness—2 Tim 4:7,8 The Crown of Life—James 1:12 The Crown of Glory—1 Peter 5:1-4 Smyrna—Rev 2:10 & Philadelphia—Rev 3:11

4. Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-11 Context 1 Pet 5:1 Fellow elder—sumpresbuteros; witness—martus; partaker—partner To those who reside as aliens scattered throughout Ministry—Towards One another 1 Pet 5:2-4 Shepherd—care for sheep Not under compulsion BUT voluntarily Not for sordid gain BUT with eagerness Not lording over them BUT proving to be an example

5. The response by Jesus 1 Pet 5:4 At his appearing he will give the crown of glory Warnings & Reality Be humble 1 Pet 5:6 Be of sober spirit 1 Pet 5:8 Be firm in the faith 1 Pet 5:9

6. Warnings & Reality Be humble 1 Pet 5:6 Be of sober spirit 1 Pet 5:8 Be firm in the faith 1 Pet 5:9 The Reality You will be attacked 1 Pet 5:8 You will suffer for awhile 1 Pet 5:10a (how long only the Lord knows) You are called to an eternal glory 1 Pet 5:10b

7. My Prayer for you is… … that you will realize that in your life journey the Lord himself will perfect, confirm, strength, & establish you.