1. The document discusses a sermon about 1 Peter 5:1-11 where Peter addresses elders and younger members. 2. Elders are told to shepherd God's flock willingly and not lord over others, while younger members are told to submit to elders. 3. All are called to humility and casting anxiety on God, as the devil prowls to destroy believers. God will restore the suffering faithful.

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2. 1 Peter -Walk The Talk1.The Battle for Holiness 1 Peter 1:13–162.When I Don’t Feel Like Being Good 1 Peter 1:17–253.An Appetite for Being Good 1 Peter 2:1–124.Refuse to Get Revenge 1 Peter 2:13–255.Learn to Live in Peace 1 Peter 3:8–176.Get Ready for a Rough Ride 1 Peter 4:1–197.You’re in Good Hands 1 Peter 5:5–11

3. Sermon Series: 1 Peter WALK THE TALK7th Sermon: You’re in Good Hands 1 Peter 5:1–11

4. “You’re In Good Hands” 1 Peter 51 To 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: 2 Be 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; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

5. “You’re In Good Hands” 1 Peter 5 cont... 5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

6. “You’re In Good Hands” 1 Peter 5 cont... 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

7. 1 Peter 5:1-5a
1 To 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:
2 Be 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;
3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.

8. “You’re In Good Hands” -Shepherds
v1 To the elders among you,
I appeal as a fellow elder, ...
Elders* :-position of responsibility
-leader
‘Apostle’ Peter :-in humility
-in identification
*NB: ‘always’ in the plural
Speaking to ‘elders’
Anyone in any position of leadership
egDGLs, DGSs, LTs, LCEC, ministry heads ...
CFs, BSFs ...
To the ‘leaders’ among you,
I appeal as a fellow ‘leader’ ...

9. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & Sheep
v2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers —
Elders Overseers
Please Note :
GOD’s FLOCK ...
to CARE ...
to SERVE ...

10. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepBe shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — 3 Key Considerations : 1. MINISTRY: not because you must, no compulsionbut because you are willing, willinglyas GOD WANTS YOU TO BE; call is from God

11. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepBe shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — 2. MOTIVE: not greedy for money, monetary gain, ‘get out of it’, profitbut eager to serve; eagerly, enthusiastically ...

12. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepBe shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — 3. MANNER : not lording it over those entrusted to you, lording, tyrant, domineering, bossily... but being examples to the flock. exemplary, showing the way ...

15. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & Sheepv4 And WHEN the CHIEF SHEPHERD appears, YOU WILL receive the CROWN OF GLORY that will NEVER FADE away. Reward for our labor“WHEN” –not “if” CHIEF SHEPHERD –Jesus ChristAlso –Good Shepherd (Jn10:11, 14) or Great Shepherd (Heb13:20) YOU WILL –not ‘might’ CROWN OF GLORY NEVER FADE –for eternity

16. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepQuestion to all “leaders” WHO do you serve ? Is your ‘ministry’ from God ? WHY do you serve ? Do you serve eagerly ? HOW do you serve ? Do you walk your talk ?

17. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & Sheepv5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. Shepherds have their responsibilitiesSimilarly for ‘sheeps’ BE SUBMISSIVE•easier said than done•submission never come easily•need much discipline & will Q: Is it easy to be a ‘sheep’ ?

20. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepHeb13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as menWHO MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. Obedience & Submission Keeping watch over you AccountableNB : CHURCH MEMBERSHIP !!

21. “You’re In Good Hands” 1 Peter 5:5b-75bAll of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

22. “You’re In Good Hands” Key Thought : HUMILITYWHO -All of you –without exceptionWHAT -“Clothe yourselves” – Gkmean putting on the servant’s apronWHOM -toward one another, WHY -God opposes the proud-God will give grace to ... HOW -under God's mighty handSo that he may lift you up in due time.

23. “You’re In Good Hands” HUMILITYOpposite -PRIDEPRIDE -I can, I must, I will .... -Others cannot... ANXIETY -worried, fearful, troubled... -holding on to things, thoughts, situations-unable or unwilling to let go... -extends even to GOD-“God I do not trust you to handle ‘IT’ ” God’s Offer – v7Cast ALL your anxiety on HIM because HE cares for you.

24. “You’re In Good Hands” God’s Offer -v7Cast ALL your anxiety on HIM because HE cares for you. Jesus example -Phil 2:6-8“Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God ...” Jesus teaching -Matt 11:29-30Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

25. “You’re In Good Hands” Ps Jerome @ Family Camp-HUMILITY is the key-In order to grow •HUMILITY before GOD•HUNGER for GOD•HOLINESS of GOD C S Lewis : Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less

26. “You’re In Good Hands”
Theme Verse 2014 -2 Cor5:14-15
14For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.
15And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
Same ideas conveyed :
“live for ourselves” = PRIDE
“living for Christ” = HUMILITY

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28. “You’re In Good Hands”
1 Peter 5:8-9
8Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

29. “You’re In Good Hands” Earlier In 1 PETER 4:7‘Be clear minded and self-controlled ... so that you can pray’ BE SELF-CONTROLLED, ALERT, SOBER ... Against the devil or satan ‘Roaring Lion’

30. Facts About LIONSKing of the Jungle
1.STRENGTH-14-21 times stronger than a man.
2.APPETITE-can consume 30% of his own body weight at one setting.
3.FIERCE-roar can be heard up to 5 miles away espat night, creating fear and respect.
4. SPEED –up to 50mph on short burst
5. EYE-SIGHT –6 X better night vision than man
6. PREY SELECTION –weak, strays ...
** lioness –80 to 90% of the hunting

31. Facts About the Devil / Satan1.Know the Enemy... 2.Prowling & Looking for ‘food’ ... Who ? –the weak ... –the ‘young’... –those alone ... –the unwary ... 3.Powerful... Main weapon ...

32. Facts About the Devil / Satan
Creating doubt & fear by roaring ....
?Did God actually say ...
?Your child is sick ...
?You lost your job...
?You have cancer ...
?Who are you to share ...
?Why pray ...
?You lost your temper ...
?Why go to church ...
Looking for the “weak”...
the “loner” ...
the “unaware”

33. Facts About the Devil / Satan
1.Enemy
2.Prowling & Looking to Devour
3.Powerful but NOT ALL POWERFUL
4.Do not give him a foothold (Eph4:27)
5.Stand Firm (Eph6:11-13) –Armor of God
6.Resist (ref James 4:7)
HE WILL FLEE ....

34. “You’re In Good Hands”
1 Peter 5:10-11
10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

35. “You’re In Good Hands” He is the GOD OF ALL GRACE... Not ‘some’ GraceBut “ALL” GRACEV5 "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.“ (CfJames 4:6) CALLED ... Chosen Ref 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, ....” ETERNAL GLORY IN CHRIST... Heb9:15 “...that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance...”

37. 1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself ... (ESV) RESTORE CONFIRM STRENGTHEN ESTABLISH
“You’re In Good Hands”

39. “You’re In Good Hands” 1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, AFTER YOU HAVE SUFFERED A LITTLE WHILE, will himself (ESV) restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. •ESVrestoreyou and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

40. 11.30pm Sunday, April 14, 1912a.Lifeboats & safety drillsb.Speed it was goingc.Site & Size of the damage

41. 2 Peter 3:17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. 1 Cor10:11-12 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillmentof the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! Warning / Reminder

42. “You’re In Good Hands” –Shepherds & SheepIn Conclusion REMEMBER: •Different titles –Different Roles•BOTH EQUALLY NEED TO BE ... HUMBLE ALERT & GOD’s AMAZING GRACE•Espin difficult times of SUFFERING that will come...