The Biblical Office of Eldership

Introduction

1. The Elder’s Vocation (v1)
   a. A Local Vocation
   b. A Shared Vocation
   c. A Responsible Vocation
2. The Elder’s Motivation (v2-3)
   a. The Elder Serves Not by
   Compulsion
   b. The Elder Serves Willingly
   c. The Elder Serves Not for
   Dishonest Gain
   d. The Elder Serves Eagerly
   e. The Elder Serves Not as a Lord
   over the Flock
   f. The Elder Serves as an Example
   to the Flock
3. The Elder’s Inspiration (v1,4)
   a. The Savior’s Suffering
   b. The Savior’s Appearing
   c. The Savior’s Reward