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Mike Mazzalongo
#7 – The Role & Work of Deacons - Part 1
Deacons
Diakonos = Servant• Bondslaves• Boyslaves• Domestics• Subordinates
Examples
Luke 10:40 Martha “Served”
Acts 6 They “Served” Food
Romans 13:4 Messenger /
CourierRomans 16:1 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
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 6:2-3
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 6:4-5
Acts 1:1-6
A. Limited Number
Acts 1:1-6
A. Limited Number
B. They were selected
Acts 1:1-6
A. Limited NumberB. They were selected
C. They were men
Acts 1:1-6
A. Limited NumberB. They were selectedC. They were men
D. They had charge
Acts 1:1-6
A. Limited NumberB. They were selectedC. They were menD. They had charge
E. The task was singular
Acts 1:1-6
F. Specific qualifications– Good reputation– Full of spirit– Full of wisdom– Take charge
Acts 1:1-6
G. Different kinds of men
Acts 1:1-6
H. 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
Summary
1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed
Summary
1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed
2. Selected by, from and for congregation
Summary
1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed2. Selected by, from and for congregation
3.Authority is connected to service
Summary
1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed2. Selected by, from and for congregation3. Authority is connected to service
4. No Job/No Deacon
Summary
1. Spiritually mature, talented, appointed2. Selected by, from and for congregation3. Authority is connected to service4. No Job/No Deacon
5. No Group Authority
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