Rock Solid Hope - A Study of 1 Peter Lesson 8 - Hope Shared in the Community of the Church
1 Peter 5:1-4 Therefore, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who also shares in the glory that is about to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd God’s flock that is among you, serving as overseers, not grudgingly but willingly, as God desires, not because you are greedy for money but because you are eager to do it. 3 Do not lord it over those entrusted to your care, but be examples for the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. 1. "To the elders among you." How do you know if you are an "elder" or not? 2. How do each of the following affect the appeal that Peter makes: a. He's a fellow elder. b. He's a witness of Christ's sufferings. c. He's one who will share in the glory to be revealed. 3. Are you a shepherd or part of a flock? 4. What happens when leaders of a spiritual flock are driven by things like: a. Greed for money. b. Wanting to "lord over" others. c. Leading only out of a sense that they must, even though they don't really want to. 5. What happens when leaders of a spiritual flock are driven by things like: a. Eagerness to serve. b. Being a positive example to others. c. A willingness to do whatever God wants.