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Rick Snodgrass Part 8: Serve 1 Peter 5:1-12

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1 Peter 5:1-2a To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christs sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of Gods flock that is under your care, watching over themnot because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;

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1. Be a willing shepherd.

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1 Peter 5:2b-4 not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

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1. Be a willing shepherd. 2. Be an example.

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1 Peter 5:5a In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders.

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1. Be a willing shepherd. 2. Be an example. 3. Be an avid follower.

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1 Peter 5:5b-6 All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.

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2. Be an example. 3. Be an avid follower. 4. Be humble.

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1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.

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3. Be an avid follower. 4. Be humble. 5. Be at peace.

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1 Peter 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

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4. Be humble. 5. Be at peace. 6. Be aware.

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1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

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5. Be at peace. 6. Be aware. 7. Be anchored.

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1 Peter 5:10-12 And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

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6. Be aware. 7. Be anchored. 8. Be strong in grace.