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Connect360 called to serve5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() To Jesus, we are all sheep who need to be humbly following him, the Great Shepherd. Jesus put a stop to it, then taught them that the greatest in the kingdom of God is the one who serves all the others.Įlders, pastors and all other church leaders must realize that while they carry out functions of leadership, they are still sheep at heart. Chorus Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name Onward, ever onward, as we glory in his name Forward, pressing forward, as a triumph song we sing. In Matthew 20:25-28, the disciples were maneuvering to see who would be the greatest in God’s kingdom. Called to serve Him, heavnly King of glory, Chosen eer to witness for his name, Far and wide we tell the Fathers story, Far and wide his love proclaim. In Jesus we are connected to each other and should treat each other with dignity and mutual respect. Peter called himself “a fellow” elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ. ![]() As members of one body, we help the body function better when we serve each other. Once we realize God is the primary One we serve, it is also important that we serve one another. We don’t belong to ourselves, we have been bought with a price, so we are to glorify God through our lives, which are his (1 Corinthians 6:20). But the leader’s first responsibility is to obey Jesus. Sometimes, we get sidetracked into thinking that the task of leaders is to please the people. Peter exhorted the elders to remember that they are serving God in all their decisions and interactions (5:2). So, we will examine what this passage specifically means for church leaders, and then make application of these truths to all our lives as well. ![]() In 5:5-6, Peter expanded the application of much of this passage to apply to “all” in the church. Having said this, some specific instructions given in 1 Peter 5:1- 4 address the pastors or elders of the church. Connect 360 Called to Serve Paperback Bob Defour Brian Harabour and Dianne. We follow Jesus, and we pass on to others what we have learned (2 Timothy 2:2), thereby making disciples of Jesus wherever we go (Matthew 28:19-20). Further, God gives at least one spiritual gift to each believer, to be used for the common good of the whole church (see 1 Corinthians 12:7).Įach one of us is both a leader and a follower. Biblically, all Christians are priests, called to serve by God (see 1 Peter 2:9-10). Even though Peter is writing to the elders (pastors) of the church, do not skip this section of Scripture because you are not a pastor. The main thrust of today’s passage is instruction on humility and leadership within the church. Lesson 12 in the Connect 360 unit “Hunger for Holiness: Living Pure in an Impure World” focuses on 1 Peter 5:1-6. ![]()
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