What should leadership look like in the Church? Peter points out an Old Testament pattern as well as a New Testament practice in helping Christians understand the role of servant leadership in the Church. Turning to the establishment of elders in Exodus 18 as the pattern, Alistair Begg teaches the responsibility of elders as described by Peter. As God carries out His rule through leadership, some are to be responsible for the leadership of others, but all are responsible to Jesus Christ and His Word.
Shepherd the Flock of God
1So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,1 not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;2 not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Copyright © 2020, Alistair Begg. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.
Series: Standing Firm in Shaky Times, Volume 3
Other messages in: Standing Firm in Shaky Times, Volume 1
First Peter is a handbook for Christian Living. All of the foundations necessary for building lives of spiritual maturity are contained in these chapters. Peter’s readers were geographically scattered and in the face of all kinds of challenges, they needed to be theologically grounded. Jesus had given Peter the task of feeding and strengthening the sheep. This compelling, practical, vital letter is surely part of the response to that directive. Peter is clear about his purpose: to stimulate their faith, to assure them of the reliability of God’s word, and to encourage them to stand fast in God’s grace.
Peter’s assurance to those who belong to Christ is still a great encouragement today. In volume one of this series, Alistair Begg reminds Christians of our heavenly citizenship and calls listeners to continue growing in faith and hope in Christ through trials.
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Three Facts True of Every Christian
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1 Peter 1:1-2 |
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A Living Hope, Part One
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A Living Hope, Part Two
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Concerning this Salvation ...
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1 Peter 1:10-16 |
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Resident Aliens
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1 Peter 1:17-25 |
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Growing Up
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Believing, Belonging, Behaving
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1 Peter 2:1-10 |
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The Precious Cornerstone
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1 Peter 2:4-10 |
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Other messages in: Standing Firm in Shaky Times, Volume 2
First Peter is a handbook for Christian Living. All of the foundations necessary for building lives of spiritual maturity are contained in these chapters. Peter’s readers were geographically scattered and in the face of all kinds of challenges, they needed to be theologically grounded. Jesus had given Peter the task of feeding and strengthening the sheep. This compelling, practical, vital letter is surely part of the response to that directive. Peter is clear about his purpose: to stimulate their faith, to assure them of the reliability of God’s word, and to encourage them to stand fast in God’s grace.
Volume two of this series challenges us to consider the Bible’s calling to Christians as citizens and as partners in the bond of marriage. Alistair Begg encourages us to stand firm on the foundation of God’s Word and to embrace the understanding that a life in Christ will be no stranger to suffering.
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Principle and Pattern of Submission, Part One
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1 Peter 2:11-17 |
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Principle and Pattern of Submission, Part Two
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1 Peter 2:13-25 |
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Principle and Pattern of Submission, Part Three
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1 Peter 2:15-25 |
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Being a Wife-God's Way
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1 Peter 3:1-6 |
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Being a Husband-God's Way
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1 Peter 3:7 |
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Essential of Christian Living
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1 Peter 3:8-12 |
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Prepared to Give An Answer
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1 Peter 3:13-17 |
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The Suffering of Christ, Part One
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1 Peter 3:18-22 |
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The Suffering of Christ, Part Two
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1 Peter 3:18-22 |
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Other messages in: Standing Firm in Shaky Times, Volume 3
First Peter is a handbook for Christian Living. All of the foundations necessary for building lives of spiritual maturity are contained in these chapters. Peter’s readers were geographically scattered and in the face of all kinds of challenges, they needed to be theologically grounded. Jesus had given Peter the task of feeding and strengthening the sheep. This compelling, practical, vital letter is surely part of the response to that directive. Peter is clear about his purpose: to stimulate their faith, to assure them of the reliability of God’s word, and to encourage them to stand fast in God’s grace.
In volume three of this series, Alistair Begg points us to Peter’s instruction for living a godly life in the midst of persecution. Christians can persevere in times of great suffering by humbly and prayerfully entrusting ourselves to the Lord Jesus, who suffered in our place.
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Living for God
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1 Peter 4:1-6 |
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The Priority of Prayer
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1 Peter 4:7 |
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Vital Signs
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1 Peter 4:7-11 |
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Suffering as a Christian
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1 Peter 4:12-19 |
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Shepherding God's Flock
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1 Peter 5:1-4 |
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Humility
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1 Peter 5:5-6 |
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A Biblical Approach to Anxiety
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1 Peter 5:7 |
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Your Enemy the Devil
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1 Peter 5:8-9 |
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Christian Security
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1 Peter 5:10-11 |
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Basic Christianity
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1 Peter 5:12-14 |
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