1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-6

1. Question #1: What does the Bible say deacons should do? What is their function?

Answer: The biblical role of deacons is to take care of the physical and logistical needs of the church so that the elders can be released to concentrate on their primary calling: devoting themselves to the ministry of the word and prayer.

2. Question #2: Who should be a deacon? What are a deacon's qualifications?

Answer: Verses 8-12

3. The responsibilities of deacons.

4. True disciples of Jesus are servants of all. In fact, Jesus equates greatness with service (1 Timothy 3:13; Mark 9:30ff).