The Anatomy of a Biblical Elder

"THE ANATOMY OF A BIBLICAL ELDER"

TEXT:

1 PETER 5:1-4

OUTLINE:

I. THEIR DESCRIPTION (V. 1)

(a.) Eldership is to be male
(b.) Eldership is to be plural
(c.) Eldership is to be godly

II. THEIR DUTIES (Vv. 2-3)

(a.) Elders are shepherds
(b.) Elders are leaders
(c.) Elders are examples

III. THEIR DETAILS (Vv. 2-3)

(a.) The manner of leadership
(b.) The motive for leadership
(c.) The method of leadership

IV. THEIR DIVIDEND (V. 4)