God’s Sufficient Word

Northwest Bible Church – June 21, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan ConnerActs 20:28-38Exhortations to EldersIntro A. WHAT ARE ELDERS?1. Elders (Acts 20:17) – plural. 2. Overseers (Acts 20:28a) – 3. Shepherds (Acts 20:28b) – 4. Appointed by the Holy Spirit (Acts 20:28). B. GUARD YOURSELF (Acts 20:28) – Exhortation #11. The exhortation: “Be on guard” – 2. The need for the exhortation. a. Elders are men with sin natures like everyone else. b. They will give an account. Heb. 13:17 c. Elders cannot care for others if they neglect their own souls. d. Satan has his eye upon them. C. GUARD THE FLOCK (Acts 20:28-30) – Exhortation #21. Who is the flock? a. “flock” – b. church of God – c. purchased with His own blood – d. disciples (Acts 20:30) – learner, pupil. Followers of Jesus. 2. Their enemies. a. Savage wolves will come in – b. Perverse men from within. c. False doctrine and sensual living. D. BE ON THE ALERT (Acts 20:31) – Exhortation #31. Alert – 2. Motivation (Acts 20:31)E. FINAL TESTIMONY AND DEPARTURE (Acts 20:32-38).1. “commend to God and the word of His grace” (Acts 20:32) – 2. No coveting (Acts 20:33-35) 3. Prayer and departure (Acts 20:36-38) –  Conclusion