There are many passages to think through when elders are being considered. Of course, 1 Timothy 3 comes to mind, but others are just as important. 1 Peter 5; Titus 1; even OT passages relating to the failure of Israel's shepherds and the calling of Peter to "feed my sheep" by Christ are worthy of our consideration. Yet, I have always been drawn to the brief yet wisdom filled Hebrews 13:17. This one verse does not tell us everything that we need to know about elders - but it does well to briefly sketch the beautiful relationship between an elder and his congregation. Tonight, as we consider this verse, I want to show how it answers three questions for the congregation and the pastor both: What, How, and Why.

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