Take Heed
“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which He hath purchased with His own blood.” (Acts 20:28). There are many lessons in...
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The Chief Shepherd
With unwearied care, the Shepherd leads His sheep through the trackless wastes until He gathers each one safely Home at last. That our blessed Lord Jesus is the Chief Shepherd is a truth that the under-shepherds would do well to keep...
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The State of the Flocks
Is it really possible to know the state of the flocks by an occasional five-minute conversation at the end of the regular scheduled meetings? “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.” (Prov....
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Dangers to the Assembly
The greatest danger facing modern assemblies is a lack of concern for true spirituality, giving emphasis to form over substance. Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:28-38 contains words of warning. There were perils that the elders needed to...
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Men With Clear Priorities
The Lord Jesus, who had compassion for the people “because they were as sheep without a shepherd,” set the example. Elders are men who love and serve the Lord Jesus and His church. They probably have the most difficult and the...
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Is It Safe for the Sheep?
The roaring lion stalks the flock. They need to be defended! What are the duties and role of the elders in a local church? W.E. Vine defines an elder in this way: “those who being raised up and qualified by the...
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Why Are Elders Necessary?
There is a movement today which emphasizes the importance of the family—and that is good. The family is the basic unit of society and sound families give strength to a culture and nation. Strong families with a father and mother...
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The Failed Project
The Bible narrative is full of stories that prove this point: failures can yield the most valuable lessons we learn in life. Don’t be afraid of failures. Rather, be afraid of learning nothing from them. When my truck is in the...
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