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Elders and Deacons

Elders and Deacons. What is a deacon?. 1 Tim 3:8 Deacons , likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (NIV)Deacon = Diak?nos (Greek) = one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a servant; a minister. Elde

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Elders and Deacons

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    1. Elders and Deacons Elders and Deacons Their work and responsibilities

    2. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? 1 Tim 3:8 Deacons , likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (NIV) Deacon = Diakónos (Greek) = one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a servant; a minister

    3. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakónos, noun, servant Diakoneésai, verb, to serve Matt 20:25-28 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave- 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (NIV)

    4. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) Acts 6:2-4 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them 4 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.“ (NIV)

    5. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) 1 Tim 3:8-10 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. (NIV)

    6. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) Matt 8:14-15 Now when Jesus had come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. (NKJV)

    7. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) Matt 25:44 "They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' (NIV)

    8. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." (NKJV)

    9. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Diakonos, noun, servant or minister (Strong’s #1249) Diakoneoo, verb, to serve or minister (Strong’s #1247) Diakonia, noun, service or ministry (Strong’s #1248) 2 Cor 8:19-20 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help. 20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. (NIV)

    10. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Acts 6:1-4 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, "It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." (NKJV)

    11. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Acts 6:1-4 of good reputation full of the Holy Spirit (see Galatians 5:22-23) full of wisdom (see James 3:13-18)

    12. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Acts 6:1-4 of good reputation full of the Holy Spirit full of wisdom 1 Tim 3:8-12 men of dignity not double-tongued Not addicted to much wine Not fond of sordid gain holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience must first be tested beyond reproach Women (wives) must be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. must be husbands of only one wife good managers of their children and their own households. (NASU)

    13. Elders and Deacons What is a deacon? Acts 6:1-4 of good reputation full of the Holy Spirit full of wisdom 1 Tim 3:8-12 men of dignity not double-tongued Not addicted to much wine Not fond of sordid gain holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience must first be tested beyond reproach Women (wives) must be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. must be husbands of only one wife good managers of their children and their own households. (NASU)

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