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Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Slide 2 1 Peter 5 Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Slide 3 Who is Peter? Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk We need to remind ourselves who Peter is walked on water (Matthew 14) recognised Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8) present at the Transfiguration (Mark 9) involved in who is greatest discussion (Mark 9) denied Jesus (Mark 14) restored by Jesus (John 21) The Bible is a relational book it is about people in relationship with God tells a story (factual not fictional) Slide 4 vv 1-4 Servant leadership Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Look for leaders with these qualities people who are willing, enthusiastic v2 voluntarily, not greedy for money v2 servant-hearted not lording it v3 (c.f. Matthew 23:10) people who will be examples worth following v3 in submission to the Lord Jesus v4 Then follow them! Slide 5 vv 5-6 Humility Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk towards one another v5 see Phil 2:2-4 towards God v6a Jesus is our supreme example of humility see Phil 2:5-8 did not grasp at equality (2:6); Trinity poured himself out (2:7) humbled himself (2:8) died to self (2:8) it is not done to be exalted v6b doing this shows you are exalted (Christlikeness) Slide 6 vv 7 & 10 Tough Times Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk cast all your anxiety on Him v7a we are yoked with him, he carries our burdens because He cares for you v7b we have no idea just how much God cares for us Psalm 25:7 according to your lovingkindness remember me faith is tested by fire (1 Peter 1:7 & 4:12) see 1 Cor 3 see an enemy has done this (Matt 13), and God turns it around, redemption Yes, there are times when God tests us Slide 7 vv 8-9 Dealing with the enemy Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk sober spirit (NASB) / be self-controlled (NIV) abstain from wine, morally alert be on the alert (NASB) the devil is devious and actively prowling!!! but he has limits resist him, standing firm in your faith keep away from the edge drinking blurs your judgement (c.f. 4:3 & 4:7) Slide 8 vv 5 & 13 Redemptive Mentoring Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk v5 younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders elders more about age than church government likewise, referring back to the shepherds working under the Chief Shepherd be constantly open to the Holy Spirit and to wise people v13 my son, Mark Mark abandoned Paul & Barnabas (Acts 15:38) Barnabas (son of encouragement) still took him here is the fruit restored to Paul (col 4:10, 2 Tim 4:11) Slide 9 Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Acts 16:6-7 Slide 10 v 10 The Improved Product Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk The work of Jesus in you is to perfect you prepare, fully train, render fit for purpose, equip confirm you set fast, make secure strengthen you to make stronger establish you to lay the foundation, something to build on Slide 11 Summary Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk Growing in our walk with God recognise that the church is made of imperfect people seek out good leaders find a mentor live in humility draw on God in the tough times stand firm against the enemy know we have a redemptive God and He will work in your life, if you allow Him Slide 12 For further info: email: adrian@toddnet.co.ukadrian@toddnet.co.uk website: www.toddnet.co.uk Tel. 020 8558 0367 / 07957 306558 PowerPoint files downloadable from; www.gatewaychurch.org.ukg.uk Go to Student page Go to Student page and click on QMCU link. Dr. Adrian Todd - www.gatewaychurch.org.uk www.gatewaychurch.org.uk