“Obey Them That Have Rule Over

You…”Hebrews 13:17-19

• Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15:22, Acts 7:10, Heb. 11:26, 13:7, 24)

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15:22, Acts 7:10, Heb. 11:26, 13:7, 24)

• Those manifesting a “godly character” true to the Word (I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:9, I Tim. 5:17-18; Acts 20:29-32)

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15:22, Acts 7:10, Heb. 11:26, 13:7, 24)

• Those manifesting a “godly character” true to the Word (I Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:9, I Tim. 5:17-18; Acts 20:29-32)

• Those who “Watch” in behalf of our souls – sobering responsibility (I Pet. 5:1-2, Mk. 13:33)

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11:22, 2 Cor. 5:11)

• “Submit” to them – “yielding”

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11:22, 2 Cor. 5:11)

• “Submit” to them – “yielding”• Foreseen goal: that they give account in “joy”

not “grief” (3 Jn. 4, Heb. 12:2, Rom. 8:23)

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11:22, 2 Cor. 5:11)

• “Submit” to them – “yielding”• Foreseen goal: that they give account in “joy”

not “grief” (3 Jn. 4, Heb. 12:2, Rom. 8:23)• Those harmed: Ourselves – “unprofitable for

you”

Those Who Rule Over Us…

• When they direct us to assemble faithfully (Heb. 10:24-25)

• When they direct us to attend planned Gospel Meetings (Acts 20:32)

• When they direct us to “withdraw ourselves” from saints persisting in sin (I Cor. 5:11)

• When they direct us in a “new” authorized work (Col. 3:17)

Obey – Submit- Yield

• “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11:22, 2 Cor. 5:11)

• “Submit” to them – “yielding”• “Pray for us” – it is effectual– We are “persuaded”– Good conscience– Living honorably in all things

Those Who Rule Over Us…

“Obey Them That Have Rule Over You…”

Those Esteemed?

Those who “persuade”?

Those to whom you yield in “confidence” ?

Those who have your “well-being” in mind?

Pray for Them!

“Obey Them That Have Rule Over You…”

Those Esteemed?

Those who “persuade”?

Those to whom you yield in “confidence” ?

Those who have your “well-being” in mind?

Pray for Them!