2. I Peter 2:4-10

3. I Peter 2:11 – 3:22

13. A Specific Order Ephesians 4:11-13 I Corinthians 12:14-22 To be in order, ALL parts are needed

14. The Most Common Work The Deacon – Diakonos 29 times in the New Testament Minister Servant Deacon – Philippians 1:1, I Timothy 3:8

15. The Work of a Church Servant 1 Timothy 3:8-12 DeaconsWife of a Deacon Reverent/graveReverent Not double-tonguedNot slanderers Not given to much wineTemperate Not greedy for moneyFaithful in all things Tested Blameless Husbands of one wife Ruling their children & homes

16. The Work of a Church Servant 1 Timothy 3:8-12 DeaconsALL Christians Reverent/graveTitus 2:2 Not double-tonguedColossians 3:8-9 Not given to much wineEphesians 5:18 Not greedy for moneyHebrews 13:5 Tested James 1:3 BlamelessI Timothy 5:7 Husbands of one wifeI Corinthian 7:2 Ruling their children & homesTitus 3:8

17. “…holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience” The Mystery – I Timothy 3:16 The Mystery – Ephesians 3:4-6 The presence of Gentiles

18. The First “Deacons” Acts 6 Not true deacons Difference qualifications What was their purpose To unify the congregation

19. Holding fast to the mystery involves keeping the congregation at peace

20. Deacons are Peacekeepers Serving the Body of Christ keeps it at peace Serious spiritual qualities needed Serious implications if they are: Not minded towards peace Not minded towards spiritual needs