I. Elders in the Early Church (Acts 14:19-23)

A. The call for elders is _______ call, not the world’s wish.

B. Two Lessons from Paul and Barnabas’ missionary journey:
1. The ________ of the gospel is worth everything.
2. The response of the __________ is worth nothing.

C. The call for elders protects the church from a __________________.

II. Elders in the Old Testament

A. The call for elders reflects God’s heart for _____________________ (Numbers 11:16-17).

B. The call for elders reflects Christ’s ________________ of the church (Jeremiah 3:14-15).

C. The call for elders reflects God’s leadership style as _______________ of His people (Isaiah 40:11-12).

III. Elders in the New Testament

A. The call for elders reflects God’s heart for _____________________ (Titus 1:5, 9 & Ephesians 4:11-14).