1. 1 Peter 5:1-2 Pg 1020 In Church Bibles

2. An astonishing and horrible thing Has been committed in the land: Jeremiah 5:30

3. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

4. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

5. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

6. DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor - regard, look after, feed

7. DefinitionsDefinitions ObservationsObservations 1. All these words describe the same group 2. These words are not titles 3. These words are activities, realities Have title w/o reality...not true Have reality w/o title...IS true

8. DefinitionsDefinitions ObservationsObservations 1. All these words describe the same group 2. These words are not titles 4. Bible doesn’t give a church “structure” 5. Bible emphesizes leaders character 3. These words are activities, realities

9. Who:Who:DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ObservationsObservations leaders, spiritually mature

10. Who:Who: - feed, nurture How of leadership DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ObservationsObservations leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - care about, serve ApplicationsApplications

11. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being

12. "Be fit for your work, and you will never be out of it… be out of it… Charles Spurgeon Spurgeon Pastor in London London(1834–1892) be more concerned about your ability than your opportunity, and more earnest about your walk with God than either."

13. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 2 Timothy 2:20-21

14. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21

15. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:20-21

16. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders

17. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

18. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders

19. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders When choosing who to listen to spiritually... Do not listen to one who is not listening to God Look for those who are “witnesses” and “partakers”

20. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders elderselders - feed, lead people to God, His Word

21. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

22. Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the Lord. Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They make you worthless; They speak a vision of their own heart, Not from the mouth of the Lord. Jeremiah 23:16

23. “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says the Lord, “who steal My words every one from his neighbor. Jeremiah 23:30

24. They continually say to those who despise Me, ‘The Lord has said, “You shall have peace” ’; And to everyone who walks according to the dictates of his own heart, they say, ‘No evil shall come upon you.’ ” Jeremiah 23:17

25. For who has stood in the counsel of the Lord, And has perceived and heard His word? Who has marked His word and heard it? For who has stood in the counsel of the Lord, And has perceived and heard His word? Who has marked His word and heard it? Jeremiah 23:18

26. But if they had stood in My counsel, And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way And from the evil of their doings. But if they had stood in My counsel, And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way And from the evil of their doings. Jeremiah 23:22

27. I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! 2Timothy 4:1-4

28. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers 2Timothy 4:1-4

29. and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 2Timothy 4:1-4

30. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

31. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders elderselders - feed, lead people to God, His Word peoplepeople -choose leaders who give the Word elderselders - care about flock, by serving them

32. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

33. Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and... selfish ambition, not sincerely Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and... selfish ambition, not sincerely Philippians 1:15-16

34. DefinitionsDefinitions ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations1.1. 2.2. 3.3. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer elderselders peoplepeople presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after - focus, worry about character, being -follow spiritually mature leaders elderselders - feed, lead people to God, His Word peoplepeople -choose leaders who give the Word elderselders - care about flock, by serving them peoplepeople -don’t put self under leaders power

35. Who: leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - feed, nurture How of leadership - care about, serve DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations

36. Who: leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - feed, nurture How of leadership - care about, serve DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations flock of God - His, belong to Him

37. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

38. To the church of God which is at Corinth 1Corinthians 1:2

39. To the church of God which is at Roswell 1Corinthians 1:2

40. Who: leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - feed, nurture How of leadership - care about, serve DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations flock of God - His, belong to Him

41. Who: leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - feed, nurture How of leadership - care about, serve DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations flock of God - His, belong to Him chief shepherd - He is over all...will be

42. Who: leaders, spiritually mature What of leadership - feed, nurture How of leadership - care about, serve DefinitionsDefinitions1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5. elderelder shepher d overseeroverseer presbúterospresbúteros poimaínōpoimaínō episkopéōepiskopéō - older man, mature - pastor, feed - regard, look after ApplicationsApplications ObservationsObservations flock of God - His, belong to Him chief shepherd - He is over all...will be Jesus Christ Senior Pastor

43. An astonishing and horrible thing Has been committed in the land: Jeremiah 5:30

44. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

45. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people hate to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people hate to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

46. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

47. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

48. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests serve by their own power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests serve by their own power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

49. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests serve by My power; And My people love to have it so. The prophets prophesy My truth, And the priests serve by My power; And My people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:31

51. The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end? The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule by their own power; And My people love to have it so. But what will you do in the end? Jeremiah 5:31