Paul’s Message to the Ephesian Elders: Lessons on Godly Shepherd Leadership

Paul’s Message to the Ephesian Elders: Lessons on Godly Shepherd Leadership

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  PAUL’S MESSAGE TOTHE EPHESIAN ELDERS Acts 20:13-38
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  “A true shepherd leadsthe way. He does not merely point the way.” Leonard Ravenhill
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  First Point Godly shepherdslead us from complacency to urgency. Acts 20:13-17
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  Second Point Godly shepherdsserve with humility, compassion and perseverance. Acts 20:18-21
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  Paul’s example forthe believer: 1. Serving the Lord with humility. 2. Serving the Lord with compassion. 3. Serving the Lord with tenacity.
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  Third Point Godly shepherdsserve with courage and conviction. Acts 20:22-27
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  Six Metaphors asto why Paul would not quit going to Jerusalem: 1. An Accountant. 2. A Runner. 3. A Steward. 4. A Witness. 5. A Herald. 6. A Watchman. Warren Wiersbe
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  Fourth Point Godly shepherdsguard God’s flock from external and internal danger. Acts 20:28-35
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  The Enemies ofGod’s Flock External Danger
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  The Enemies ofGod’s Flock External Danger Internal Danger
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  Three interchangeable terms forchurch leaders in Acts 20: 1. Pastor – Shepherd (“poimen”) 2. Elder – Older/Senior (“presbyteros”) 3. Bishop – Overseer (“episcopos”)
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  PAUL’S TEARFUL GOODBYE Acts20:36-38 Epilogue
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  Application 1. Keep thegospel message simple! (Barton)
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  2. Your serviceto others is a gift back to Christ! (Barton) Application
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  3. Set anexample of personal holiness worthy of imitation! Application
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  4.We are allcalled to shepherd and protect God’s people… not just pastors! Application