1. 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

2. 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