Encouraging the Church in a Season of Suffering

SERIES: GODLY LIVING IN A FOREIGN WORLD

MESSAGE: Encouraging the Church in a Season of Suffering

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1–12    

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Instruction for elders. (Vv. 1–4)

   • Shepherd faithfully.
     (Eze. 34:1–6; John 21:15–17)

   • Shepherd expectantly. (V. 4)

2. Instruction for the congregation. (Vv. 5–12)

   • Humble yourself personally. (Vv. 5–6)

   • Pray fervently. (Vv. 7–8a)

   • Stand securely. (Vv. 8–9)
     (James 4:6–10)

   • Trust God completely. (Vv. 10, 12)

  Take-Away Questions:

1. Are you shepherding those entrusted to your care?

2. What motivates you in your ministry?

3. Are you learning from others?

4. Are you serving others?

5. How would you evaluate your prayer life?

6. Are you resisting the enemy?

7. Are you trusting God or living in fear?