1. Ephesians 4:11-16

2. Acts 20:17-36 elders bishops pastors

3. Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors pastors Acts 20:17-36 - Paul called for the elders from Ephesus [v. 17] - Paul said that the Holy Spirit had made them overseers (bishops) of the flock of God [v. 28] - Paul said that God had given them a task: to shepherd (pastor) the church of God [v. 28] Paul is clearly speaking to the same men he called from Ephesus: elders, bishops, and pastors are the same according to the Bible Each term describes a different aspect of their roles Todays Focus elders: Spiritual Maturity bishops: Spiritual Oversight Weve Seen

4. Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors pastors pastors is from Greek poimen - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder Luke 2:8-20; John 10 - English word pastor only appears 1 time in NKJV all the other uses of poimen is shepherd or some aspect of the work of shepherding Jn 21:16 [tend]; cp. Lk 17:7; 1 Co 9:7; etc.

5. pastors from the O. T. -- poimen translates raah - by extension describes work, relationship of elders Jer 2:8 [rulers]; 3:15; 12:10; 23:1-4 – used of leaders Gen 37:2; 46:34; 1 Sam 17:15 – used of actual shepherds Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors Psalm 23; 80:1-3; Isaiah 40:10-11 – used of the Lord No office, but many major leaders pastors 1 st : Jacob Gn 29-31Joseph Gn 37:2Moses Ex 3:1David 1 Sm 17:15 pastors is from Greek poimen - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder Involves diligence, devotion, compassion for flock

6. pastors Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors Jacob Gn 29-31Joseph Gn 37:2Moses Ex 3:1David 1 Sm 17:15 Involves diligence, devotion, compassion for flock These men already possessed these qualities BEFORE becoming pastors of men

7. pastors from the O. T. -- poimen translates raah - by extension describes work, relationship of elders Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors Jesus commissioned Peter: Jn 21:15-17 [cp. Mt 9:35-36] pastors is from Greek poimen - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder from the N. T. -- poimen defined by use: As pastor, provides food of truth for the flock; cp. 1 Pt 4:11; 2 Pt 1:12-15, 19-21; 1 Pt 5:1-4; Acts 1-11; etc.

8. As pastor, knows the sheep, is known by them, leads them and protects them [cp. Ac 20:28-32; 1 Sm 17:34-35] pastors from the O. T. -- poimen translates raah - by extension describes work, relationship of elders Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors Jesus commissioned Peter: Jn 21:15-17 [cp. Mt 9:35-36] Jesus described the work: Jn 10:1-13, 27 pastors is from Greek poimen - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder from the N. T. -- poimen defined by use: The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. O.T. literally, N.T. figuratively

9. pastors from the O. T. -- poimen translates raah - by extension describes work, relationship of elders Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors Jesus commissioned Peter: Jn 21:15-17 [cp. Mt 9:35-36] Jesus described the work: Jn 10:1-13, 27 pastors is from Greek poimen - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder Apostles commended others to the work: Ac 20; 1 Pt 5 from the N. T. -- poimen defined by use: Shepherd the flock…; guide, feed, protect, comfort

10. - Vines N.T. Greek: one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them)...this involves tender care and vigilant superintendence. A Biblical Pastor: compassionately cares for (serves) the sheep, keeping watch when they are most vulnerable, maintaining them for their masters purpose Acts 20:27-36 elders bishops pastors - by extension describes work, relationship of elders - primarily a secular word, denoting a sheep herder pastors is from Greek poimen pastors

11. - as pastor, must be one who is dedicated to the tender care of the flock - day or night - so they can safely return to their master - as bishop, must be one who is a proven leader at home, one to oversee, organize and protect - as elder, must be one who has disciplined and mature spiritual experience to draw from What have we learned of the roles of these men? elders bishops pastors

12. The Chief Shepherd is Jesus Himself Matt 18:11-13 He is seeking for those sheep which are lost John 10:15-18, 25-28 He is the good shepherd who has given Himself to save the sheep! He calls to those who know His voice… Would YOU become a lamb of His today?