Role and Work of Deacons in the Church
Explore the biblical concept of deacons, their role as servants, and examples from the scriptures like Acts 6 showcasing the selection process of these servants. Learn about the importance of deacons in fulfilling specific tasks within the church community.
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Mike Mazzalongo #7 #7 The Role & Work of The Role & Work of Deacons Deacons - - Part 1 Part 1
Deacons Diakonos Diakonos = Servant Bondslaves Boyslaves Domestics Subordinates = Servant
Examples Luke 10:40 Served Acts 6 Martha They Served Food Romans 13:4 Messenger / Romans 16:1 Courier Phoebe (Courier)
Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. - - Acts 6:1 Acts 6:1
So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. - - Acts 6:2 Acts 6:2- -3 3
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch - - Acts 6:4 Acts 6:4- -5 5
Acts 1:1-6 A. A. Limited Number Limited Number
Acts 1:1-6 A. Limited Number B. B. They were selected They were selected
Acts 1:1-6 A. Limited Number B. They were selected C. C. They were men They were men
Acts 1:1-6 A. Limited Number B. They were selected C. They were men D. D. They had charge They had charge
Acts 1:1-6 A. Limited Number B. They were selected C. They were men D. They had charge E. E. The task was singular The task was singular
Acts 1:1-6 F. F. Specific qualifications Specific qualifications Good reputation Full of spirit Full of wisdom Take charge
Acts 1:1-6 G. G. Different kinds of men Different kinds of men
Acts 1:1-6 H. H. Ordained/Commended Ordained/Commended
Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: - - Philippians 1:1 Philippians 1:1
Summary 1. 1. Spiritually mature, Spiritually mature, talented, appointed talented, appointed
Summary 1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed 2. 2. Selected Selected by, by, from congregation congregation from and for and for
Summary 1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed 2. Selected by, from and for congregation 3. 3. Authority is connected to Authority is connected to service service
Summary 1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed 2. Selected by, from and for congregation 3. Authority is connected to service 4. 4. No No Job/No Job/No Deacon Deacon
Summary 1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed 2. Selected by, from and for congregation 3. Authority is connected to service 4. No Job/No Deacon 5. 5. No No Group Group Authority Authority
