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The Deacon and His Work

The Deacon and His Work. S pecial use of a generic word. Special use of a generic word. Elder Commonly referred to older people. Technical term for those appointed to oversee the local church. Special use of a generic word. Elder Commonly referred to older people.

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The Deacon and His Work

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  1. The Deacon and His Work

  2. Special use of a generic word

  3. Special use of a generic word • Elder • Commonly referred to older people. • Technical term for those appointed to oversee the local church.

  4. Special use of a generic word • Elder • Commonly referred to older people. • Technical term for those appointed to oversee the local church. • DIAKONOS (Deacon) • Ordinary word for servant. • Technical term for those who serve as deacons.

  5. Deacons Are Not Rulers

  6. Deacons Are Not Rulers • A deacon serves, carrying out the command of another.

  7. Deacons Are Not Rulers • A deacon serves, carrying out the command of another. • Elders are over deacons.

  8. Deacons Are Servants

  9. Deacons Are Servants • DIAKONOS • “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer).

  10. Deacons Are Servants • DIAKONOS • “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). • “let them serve as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:10).

  11. Deacons Are Servants • DIAKONOS • “One who executes the commands of another, especially of a master; a sergeant, attendant, minister” (Thayer). • “let them serve as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:10). • “For those who have served well as deacons…” (1 Tim. 3:13).

  12. Extent of a Deacon’s Work

  13. Extent of a Deacon’s Work • They relieve the elders. • Acts 6:1-4

  14. Extent of a Deacon’s Work Primarily of a physical nature: • Benevolence • Physical needs of members • Care for building • Prepare for worship • Charge of teaching program • Bookwork/Treasurer

  15. “For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 1 Timothy 3:13

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