1) Ephesians 5:23b-24a "Christ is the head of the church..." -we must submit and obey Him 100%
In a church: 1st: Jesus Christ 2nd: Pastors/Leaders - shepherds 3rd: Members - sheep
2) 1 Timothy 5:17 "The elders(including Pastor, leaders, deacons) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honour..." -especially the Pastor (all these 'roles' are established by God; if we obey them, we are also obeying God) What does the bible use to describe the authority structure of the church? The relationship between a shepherd and his sheep.
3) John 10:14
4) Acts 20:28b pastors and leaders are the SHEPHERD members are the SHEEP * a shepherd in the life of a sheep is very important (the shepherd helps to lead and guide the sheep)
5) Ezekiel 34:2b-3
How do we know who the right shepherd is? You must know/recognise his voice.
6) John 10:2-5 "The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep..." -"by the gate" means 'through Jesus Christ'
7) Hebrews 13:17 "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority" Why is it important to submit to authority in the church? 1. We receive the blessings of God Matthew 10:40-41 -we will be rewarded if we obey & submit to our elders or leaders
2. Our hearts will be open to receive instructions and guidance 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 -we should not let our minds be 'poisoned' with gossip/slender/bad things; but instead, we should protect our hearts and our minds.
3. You give them the courage and joy to serve Hebrews 13:17 Matthew 22:37-39 -love the Lord
Youth service 2pm to 4pm
6001 Beach Road
Golden Theatre
5th Floor
Youth Fellowship 4.30pm to 6.30pm
6001 Beach Road
Golden Mile Tower
16th Floor
English/Chinese service 7.30pm to 9.30pm
6001 Beach Road
Golden Theatre 5th Floor
shine Your light
For this is what the high
and lofty One says –
“I live in a high and
holy place,but also
with him who is contrite
and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit
of the lowly and to
revive the heart of the
contrite.”
-Isaiah 57:15
Be Humble and Obedient
Your truth
"Don't let anyone look
down on you because
you are young, but set
an example in speech,
in life, in love, in faith
and in purity"
-1 Timothy 4:12
