Prayerful Purging (pt. 3)

Church Authority (pt. 2)

1 Peter 5:1-5 Four Exhortations to Elders 1. Shepherd the Flock 2. Exercise Oversight Willingly 3. Not for Shameful Gain 4. Not Domineering

Church Authority (pt.1)

Matthew 18:15-20 2 Ways the Local Church Exercises Authority 1. By Declaring Christ’s Words 2. By Disciplining Christ’s People

Marriage Authority

Ephesians 5:22 - 33 3 Ways Marriage Authority Reflect the Gospel I. Godly Wives Reflect the Church's Joyful Submission II. Godly Husbands Reflect Jesus' Sacrificial Authority III. Godly Marriages Reflect Our Union with Christ

Parent Authority

Ephesians 6: 1-4 4 Expectations of God-fearing Parents I. Care for Children Physically II. Instruct Children Wisely III. Discipline Children Compassionately IV. Discipline Children Spiritually

Prayerful Purging (pt. 3)

Nehemiah 13:23-31 4 Consequences of Sinful Relationships   Future Generations are Compromised   Covenant Breakers are Disciplined   God’s People are Unfaithful   Compromised Leaders are Removed