1 Timothy 4:12-16 Pastor James Williams KingsGrove.org /
Over the years, many different ideas have been tossed around over the “proper role” of a Deacon in a church. Many have come to think of Deacons as executives or leaders who "run a church," while others think of the Office of a Deacon as being that of a servant who is relegated to cater to all the whims and various desires of church members. Is either of these descriptions really the correct Biblical view? Is a Deacon really to be a Dictator OVER the people, or a Slave OF the people?
The Bible gives us a good description of the office of a Deacon and of its general duties and responsibilities. You may learn that the Biblical role of a Deacon may be somewhat different from what you've been taught or heard.
While in Acts 6, the Bible records the choosing of the first Deacons and outlines their responsibilities, in 1 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul outlines the requirements for being a Deacon.
In 1 Timothy 4, Paul gives Timothy specific instructions and guidance as a young Servant of God. That's the primary focus of today's study. We’ll hear first from Deacons Kevin Makenzie and Chris Tallman. After that, Pastor James Williams will lead us in a study of 1 Timothy 4, verses 12 and following.
Additional Reading: Acts 6, 1 Timothy 3