Obey Them That Have Rule Over You Hebrews

“Obey Them That Have Rule Over You…” Hebrews 13: 17 -19

Those Who Rule Over Us… • Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15: 22, Acts 7: 10, Heb. 11: 26, 13: 7, 24)

Those Who Rule Over Us… • Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15: 22, Acts 7: 10, Heb. 11: 26, 13: 7, 24) • Those manifesting a “godly character” true to the Word (I Tim. 3: 1 -7; Titus 1: 9, I Tim. 5: 1718; Acts 20: 29 -32)

Those Who Rule Over Us… • Those “Esteemed” in the Word (Acts 15: 22, Acts 7: 10, Heb. 11: 26, 13: 7, 24) • Those manifesting a “godly character” true to the Word (I Tim. 3: 1 -7; Titus 1: 9, I Tim. 5: 1718; Acts 20: 29 -32) • Those who “Watch” in behalf of our souls – sobering responsibility (I Pet. 5: 1 -2, Mk. 13: 33)

Those Who Rule Over Us… • “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” 11: 22, 2 Cor. 5: 11) • “Submit” to them – “yielding” (Lk.

Those Who Rule Over Us… • “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11: 22, 2 Cor. 5: 11) • “Submit” to them – “yielding” • Foreseen goal: that they give account in “joy” not “grief” (3 Jn. 4, Heb. 12: 2, Rom. 8: 23)

Those Who Rule Over Us… • “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” (Lk. 11: 22, 2 Cor. 5: 11) • “Submit” to them – “yielding” • Foreseen goal: that they give account in “joy” not “grief” (3 Jn. 4, Heb. 12: 2, Rom. 8: 23) • Those harmed: Ourselves – “unprofitable for you”

Obey – Submit- Yield • When they direct us to assemble faithfully (Heb. 10: 24 -25) • When they direct us to attend planned Gospel Meetings (Acts 20: 32) • When they direct us to “withdraw ourselves” from saints persisting in sin (I Cor. 5: 11) • When they direct us in a “new” authorized work (Col. 3: 17)

Those Who Rule Over Us… • “Obey” them – “trusting”, “persuaded” 11: 22, 2 Cor. 5: 11) • “Submit” to them – “yielding” • “Pray for us” – it is effectual – We are “persuaded” – Good conscience – Living honorably in all things (Lk.

Those Esteemed? Those who “persuade”? Those to whom you yield in “confidence” ? Those who have your “well-being” in mind? “Obey Them That Have Rule Over You…” Pray for Them!