September 20, 2020
Passage:  1 Peter 5:1-5
Speaker:  Josh Holland
Main Point:  The pattern of life God calls us to is humility.

I. A good teacher meets the students at their level. (v.1)
            A. Peter is an example of a humble and sensitive.  (John 21)
            B. Peter had a good example in Jesus.   (John 21:15-17)
            C. Jesus grows the faith of those who follow Him.  (John 21:18-20)

II. Elders lead the church with humble hearts. (v.2-4)
            A. Elders feed, lead, guide and protect the local church.
            B. They desire to serve God in this way.
            C. They are eager to give of themselves.
            D. They provide a pattern for others follow.
            E. They work for and will be rewarded by Jesus.

III. The church can only follow Jesus with humble hearts. (v.5-6)
            A. Practice humility today so you can humbly lead tomorrow.
            B. God accepts only the humble in heart.