As we continue studying what the Bible commands for every local church, we come to the second office God has commissioned in the body. The office of Deacon. The word “deacon” simply means servant or minister. In one sense, every believer is called to serve – “to deacon.” However, God has ordained the office of deacon as a gift for the church as an example of the heart of Christ, who came to serve. Just as we studied the office of elder last week, this Sunday we will examine the duties and qualifications of deacons in Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Tim. 3:8-13. Though the duties of this office can vary depending upon the specifics of each local body, the purpose and goals of this office are clearly articulated in Scripture. Acts 6:1-7 shows the early formation of this office and the general duties associated with it. Deacons are ordained to serve the physical and tangible needs of the church and its members and protect the unity of the body. Likewise, the qualifications for those called be deacons are given right alongside of elders in 1 Timothy 3. And just like elders, the qualifications necessary are not expertise in skill or ability, but character. Christ has demonstrated His care for the body by giving us living examples of how we are called to serve and leaders who model that service in the body.
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