Origin of the Office of Deacon Acts 6:1ff

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Origin of the Office of Deacon Acts 6:1ff “the twelve” (Pastors) “seven men” (Deacons) “leave word of God and serve tables” “give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word” “this business” “daily ministration” “serve tables” FOCUS Physical ministry to Grecian widows in the body FOCUS Spiritual ministry to entire body Physical ministry to Grecian widows in the body FACILITATED

Continuation of the Office of Deacon Pastors Deacons “leave word of God” “give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word” “this business [need]” “daily [mundane]” “serve” FOCUS Physical ministry to the needs of the body FOCUS Spiritual ministry to the needs of the body Physical ministry to the needs of the body WILL HELP TO FACILITATE