The Actions of God's People

1 Peter 5:1-5

Though we don’t always realize it, we as Christians use words and phrases that the rest of culture doesn’t necessarily understand. “Saved;” “the blood;” “justification;” “sanctification;” and “glory” are just a few. And close to the top of this list is the word “elder.” Though culture uses this term (sparingly) to refer to someone who is “older” and “wiser,” the Bible means so much more by it. In fact, by many people’s understanding of the Bible, “elder” is the highest leadership office one can hold in the Church. So what does an elder do? Why do we have them? How is all this to work? This message will explore many of the ins and outs of the world of an “elder” – and also introduce are specific elders to the congregation of Scottsdale Bible.