The Office of Deacon

The Office of Deacon—1 Timothy 3:8-13

I. Their Title (1 Tim. 3:8)
Acts 19:22 "And having sent into Macedonia 2 of his helpers (deacons), Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while." See also Col. 1:7, 23, 25
John 2:5 "Jesus' mother said to the servants (the deacons) do what He tells you." See also Luke 10:40 & Mark 10:45

II. Their Work (Acts 6:1-6)

A. Ministers of mercy (Acts 6:1-6; Phil. 1:1)

B. Organize & mobilize God's people for service

III. Their Qualifications (1 Tim. 3:8-12)

A. Qualifications fitted to the work (8, 10-12)

B. A Theological office (9, 13)

IV. Their Reflection of Christ

A. Deacons reflect Christ's priestly office (Heb. 13:16; Phil. 4:18; Mark 10:45; John 13:1-11)

B. Deacons are to be exemplary (John 13:15-17)