1. A Study of Elders

2. Acts 20:28 Elders (presbuteros) v.17 Pastors (poiman)
Bishops (episcopos)
“watch yourselves”
Holy Spirit makes them bishops
Pastor the flock
Church purchased by the Lord’s blood

3. 1 Peter 5:1-3 Peter was an elder Shepherds feed, lead, and protect
“among you” local church limit
Acts 14:23
Not by compulsion
Can be supported 1 Timothy 5:17
Lead by example
Will receive reward from Jesus

4. How Does The Holy Spirit Make Elders?
Through the revealed qualifications
1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9
Through the word applied Gal. 5:22-23
Through the church’s obedience to the word Acts 1:21-26, 6:2-6
The church nominates
God appoints
Through the application of the word

5. Relationship with the Church
Trusted, proven leaders 1 Timothy 3:4-5
They cannot lead if this is lost
Accusations not to be received lightly
1 Timothy 5:17-20
Lead by example, not by edict
Greatness in serving and humility
Matthew 20:20-28, Acts 20:28-31

6. Submission of the Church
Esteem them highly in love
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Follow Hebrews 13:7
Obey Hebrews 13:17
Do not accuse easily 1 Tim. 5:17-20

7. Reward of The Work Crown of glory 1 Peter 5:4, Rev. 4:4 Joy Heb. 13:17
Outcome of their conduct Heb. 13:7