Lesson 14: Godly Leadership: Lesson 14: Godly Leadership 1 Peter 5:1-4


Introduction: Introduction Think about the bosses that you have worked under. What makes a good leader or a bad leader?


Scripture Verse: Scripture Verse 1 Peter 5:1-4


Slide4: To Elders and Young Men     1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation?


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? To Elders and Young Men     1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Charge~Paraggello military word: to order or command Appeal~Parakaleo To call to one's side exhort, comfort, encourage


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; Shepherd~Poimaino John 21:15-19~ Feed my lambs, Take care of my sheep, Follow me. Spiritual/Physical Care


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; Not must, but willing Why do you serve? guilt, obligation, tradition You want to! Willing: As God wants you to be: If you serve for the wrong reason, change your reason God wants willing obedience, not sacrifice.


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? 2Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; Not for what you can get but eager to serve Eager~Prothumos Before the fire Passionately on fire


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 2 Ways to Rule: Lording it over~Kata (down from) +kurieuo (rule) Lead by example~Tupos (a pattern to trace)


What's Your Motivation?: What's Your Motivation? 3not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Crown~Stephanos Olympic wreath Never fade~Amarantinos made of amaranth


Application: Application To the leaders: What is your motivation for serving? Not because you must, but willingly Not for what you can get, but eagerly Not lording it over but lead by example To the rest of you: What is your motivation for not serving? All believers have at least one gift Why are you not willing to serve? What will you do to change your heart?


Lesson 15: Humble Yourself: Lesson 15: Humble Yourself 1 Peter 5:5-14