We are
almost
finishing
the first
letter of
Peter.
What have
we learnt
so far?
Peter was a disciple of
Jesus 1 Peter 1-1
A very special disciple!!
He wrote to all the
churches around the world
at that time
1 Peter 1: 1
But also to all the churches
around the world today
Those
churches
were under
persecution
1 Peter 1:6
So Peter encouraged them
By reminding them that
God called them to be
their children.
So as children of God Peter
reminds them to live as
obedient children
1 Peter 1:14
Peter encouraged them to
live behind every kind of
malice.
1 Peter 2
He remembered them to
be submissive to one
another.
1 Peter 2
He also wrote to the
husbands and wives to
guide them in their new
life as Christian’s families.
1 Peter 3: 1-7
Peter encouraged them not
pay evil with evil and to
trust in God’s protection.
1 Peter 3: 9-22
Peter also encouraged them
not to spend their new lives
they have, doing the same
things they used to do in the
past when they were not
Christians.
1 Peter 4
And also not to be
surprised if for doing
something good they
suffered, because Christ
suffered for us too.
1 Peter 4: 12-22
So now we
reach the last
advice Peter
gave to the
church in this
letter.
1 Peter 5: 1-10
He wrote to the elders and
young men in the church
at that time, and also to
you and me today.
1. To the elders among you,
I appeal as a fellow elder
and a witness of Christ’s
sufferings who also will
share in the glory to be
revealed:
2. Be shepherds of God’s flock
that is under your care,
watching over them—not
because you must, but
because you are willing, as
God wants you to be; not
pursuing dishonest gain, but
eager to serve;
3. not lording it over those
entrusted to you, but
being examples to the
flock
4. And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you
will receive the crown of
glory that will never fade
away.
5. In the same way, you
who are younger, submit
yourselves to your elders.
All of you, clothe
yourselves with humility
toward one another,
because
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the
humble.
6. Humble yourselves,
therefore, under God’s
mighty hand, that he may
lift you up in due time.
7. Cast all your anxiety on
him because he cares for
you.
8. Be alert and of sober
mind. Your enemy the
devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for
someone to devour.
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
10. 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
1. To the elders among you,
I appeal as a fellow elder
and a witness of Christ’s
sufferings who also will
share in the glory to be
revealed:
History tells us that
Peter was the Pastor of
the church in Babylon.
1. To the elders among you,
I appeal as a fellow elder
and a witness of Christ’s
sufferings who also will
share in the glory to be
revealed:
2. Be shepherds of God’s flock
that is under your care,
watching over them—not
because you must, but
because you are willing, as
God wants you to be; not
pursuing dishonest gain, but
eager to serve;
2. Be shepherds of God’s
flock that is under your care,
This is the same Jesus had
told Peter in 1 John 22 : 15-17
Peter was passing on the
same teaching he received.
We should do the same!!
Pass on to others the
teaching we have received.
2. Be shepherds of God’s
flock that is under your
care, watching over
them—not because you
must, but because you are
willing,
For those
serving in this
church, what is
your reason to
serve?
2. Be shepherds of God’s flock
that is under your care,
watching over them—not
because you must, but
because you are willing, as
God wants you to be; not
pursuing dishonest gain, but
eager to serve;
What does it mean
not pursuing dishonest
gain?
It means to worry about
the things you can give,
rather than the things you
can gain from your service
to the Lord.
Do you remember the story
of Gehazi, Elisha’s
servant in 2 Kings 5?
“…Is this the time to take money,
or to accept clothes, olive groves,
vineyards, flocks, herds or
menservants and maidservants?
Naaman’s leprosy will cling to
you and to your descendants for
ever.
2 Kings 5: 26-27
Also remember the warning
written in Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived: God
cannot be mocked.
3. not lording it over those
entrusted to you, but
being examples to the
flock
3. not lording it over
It means, do not pretend
to be the boss of the
church. Serve the people
out of love.
3. not lording it over those
entrusted to you, but
being examples to the
flock.
It means, show the people how
to live according to God’s
word
4. And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you
will receive the crown of
glory that will never fade
away.
4. And when the Chief
Shepherd appears, you
will receive the crown of
glory that will never fade
away.
5. In the same way, you
who are younger, submit
yourselves to your elders.
All of you, clothe
yourselves with humility
toward one another,
because
5. In the same way, you
who are younger, submit
yourselves to your elders.
All of you, clothe
yourselves with humility
toward one another,
because
5. In the same way, you
who are younger, submit
yourselves to your elders.
All of you, clothe
yourselves with humility
toward one another,
“Why”? because
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the
humble.
Serve the Lord with
gladness and humbleness,
love one another and do
not command the people,
instead show them with
love how to live the gospel.
6. Humble yourselves,
therefore, under God’s
mighty hand, that he may
lift you up in due time.
One more time
Peter warns us
about pride.
So keep
your heart
humble
6. Humble yourselves,
therefore, under God’s
mighty hand, that he may
lift you up in due time.
God is the only
one who can
lift up your life.
But He can
also bring you
down if you let
pride control
your heart.
7. Cast all your anxiety on
him because he cares for
you.
Do not worry, for
anything. Love
God, serve Him
with all your heart,
and trust Him
because He will
take care of you.
8. Be alert and of sober
mind. Your enemy the
devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for
someone to devour.
One more time Peter
reminds us to live a sober
life and to remember that
the devil, our enemy, is
looking for any chance to
destroy us.
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
The only way to resist the
devil and defeat him is by
believing in Jesus.
There is no other way!!!!
10. 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
10. 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.
God never forsakes His
children. He knows His
own and He always
defends them.
THE END