Defining Biblical Eldership

I. Old Testament Instruction on Leadership
Key principle: God's King is to be radically different from the kings of this world.
1. God's King is Not…
A. To acquire many horses “for Himself” (v. 16)
B. To Acquire many wives “for Himself” (v. 17)
C. To Acquire Excessive Silver & Gold “for Himself” (v. 17)
D. To Lift Himself Above His Brothers (v. 20)

    2.  God's King Is…
        A.  To Write Out the Law for Himself (v. 18)
        B.  To Have the Law with Him at All Times (v. 19)
        C.  To Read the Law All the Days of His Life (v. 19)

II. New Testament Instruction on Leadership
1. Humble Servant hood
2. Brotherhood
3. The New Commandment: Christ like, Self-sacrificing Love for One Another

III. The New Testament Role Model of Paul