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)