Scottsbluff Church of Christ

The Need for the Deacon (Acts 6:1-2)

The need is for the Deacon to handle the physical needs of the church to allow the Apostles to serve as preachers

The Need for the Deacon (Acts 6:1-2)

Diakoneo- To serve

Deacon-Not an office, but a description of ministry

The Qualities of the Deacon (Acts 6:3-7)

1. Full of good reputation
2. Full of the Spirit
3. Full of wisdom
4. Full of faith

The Qualities of the Deacon (1 Timothy 3:8-13)

1. Self-controlled
2. Blameless
3. Married

Woman deacons??? (1 Timothy 3:8-13)

Phoebe- a Diakonos

Diakonoa- used for all people who serve in the church

What is Excluded in the Role of Deacons? (1 Timothy 3:8-13)

Able to Teach (3:2 - a duty of the Elder)
Recent Convert (3:6 - also of the Elder)

The Deacon is responsible for the physical service, those appointed to preach or teach have a word service.

The Completed Work of the Deacon (Acts 6:8-15)

How long do Deacons Serve?
Perpetuity?

What we know:
Two of the seven preach shortly after this

The Completed Work of the Deacon (Acts 6:8-15)

All are called to defend and preach the gospel?
The served and preached?
The ministry of serving was completed?

The Example of Stephen (Acts 6:8-15)

Full of good reputation- full of grace
Full of the spirt- full of power
Full of wisdom- outdebating about Christ

The Example of Stephen (Acts 6:8-15)

Religious people- hostile response
Righteous People- humble response

The Example of Stephen (Acts 6:8-15)

What kind of character do we own?
Good reputation? Displaying Christ? Full of the Spirit? Desiring God? Full of wisdom? Desiring God's Word? Full of Humility? Displaying a servant's heart?

Christ Purchased our Redemption

Doesn't He deserve more than we often give Him?