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I.Introduction
I.Introduction
We are here today to honor and lay on the hands for our newest Deacon.
We are here today to honor and lay on the hands for our newest Deacon.
aA.What Is a Deacon
aA.What Is a Deacon
1.DEACON (διάκονος, diakonos, “servant”)
1.DEACON (διάκονος, diakonos, “servant”)
2.a person who cares for the needs of believers
2.a person who cares for the needs of believers
B. Qualification of a Deacon
B. Qualification of a Deacon
2.a person who cares for the needs of believers
2.a person who cares for the needs of believers
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1.
2.1 Titus 5-16
2.1 Titus 5-16
C.Deacon reponsibilities
C.Deacon reponsibilities
1.To the Church
1.To the Church
2.In their own Lives
2.In their own Lives
II.What is a Deacon
II.What is a Deacon
A.Anglicized form of the Greek word diaconos, meaning a “runner,” “messenger,” “servant.” For a long period a feeling of mutual jealousy had existed between the “Hebrews,” or Jews proper, who spoke the sacred language of Palestine, and the “Hellenists,” or Jews of the Grecian speech, who had adopted the Grecian language, and read the Septuagint version of the Bible instead of the Hebrew. This jealousy early appeared in the Christian community. It was alleged by the Hellenists that their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution of alms. This spirit must be checked. The apostles accordingly advised the disciples to look out for seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost, and men of practical wisdom, who should take entire charge of this distribution, leaving them free to devote themselves entirely to the spiritual functions of their office (). This was accordingly done. Seven men were chosen, who appear from B names to have been Hellenists. The name “deacon” is nowhere applied to them in the New Testament; they are simply called “the seven” (21:8). Their office was at first secular, but it afterwards became also spiritual; for among other qualifications they must also be “apt to teach” (). Both Philip and Stephen, who were of “the seven,” preached; they did “the work of evangelists.
A.Anglicized form of the Greek word diaconos, meaning a “runner,” “messenger,” “servant.” For a long period a feeling of mutual jealousy had existed between the “Hebrews,” or Jews proper, who spoke the sacred language of Palestine, and the “Hellenists,” or Jews of the Grecian speech, who had adopted the Grecian language, and read the Septuagint version of the Bible instead of the Hebrew. This jealousy early appeared in the Christian community. It was alleged by the Hellenists that their widows were overlooked in the daily distribution of alms. This spirit must be checked. The apostles accordingly advised the disciples to look out for seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost, and men of practical wisdom, who should take entire charge of this distribution, leaving them free to devote themselves entirely to the spiritual functions of their office (). This was accordingly done. Seven men were chosen, who appear from B names to have been Hellenists. The name “deacon” is nowhere applied to them in the New Testament; they are simply called “the seven” (21:8). Their office was at first secular, but it afterwards became also spiritual; for among other qualifications they must also be “apt to teach” (). Both Philip and Stephen, who were of “the seven,” preached; they did “the work of evangelists.
Easton, M. G. (1893). In Easton’s Bible dictionary. New York: Harper & Brothers.
B.
B.
1 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.
1 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.
1 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.
2 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.
3 “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.
4 “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
5 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.
III.Qualification of a Deacon
III.Qualification of a Deacon
A.
A.
8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,
9 but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.
11 Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
12 Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
1.men of dignity
1.men of dignity
2.not double-tongued
2.not double-tongued
3.addicted to much wine
3.addicted to much wine
4. fond of sordid gain
4. fond of sordid gain
5. fond of sordid gain
5. fond of sordid gain
6. be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
6. be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
7.husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
7.husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
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B.
5 For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
6 namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.
7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,
8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,
9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.
10 For there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
11 who must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families, teaching things they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain.
12 One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
13 This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
14 not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
15 To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.
16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.
III.Deacon Reponsibilty
III.Deacon Reponsibilty
1.widows
1.widows
2.Church Families
2.Church Families
IV. Conclusion
IV. Conclusion
Those who serve these offices well attain for themselves good standing among both church and community. But, they also show great boldness in the Faith of Jesus Christ.
This is an honor and privilege to be a deacon, it must be meet with much prayer and devotion to God’s Word. Living it out daily not for show but for Christ in you.
I am now honored to bring forth to you