1 Timothy 3:8-13

The Servant Leader

(Main Idea) God ordains deacons to lead others through their service
and obedience.

I. As with pastors,

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is of primary importance in a deacon’s character.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8
Support: Acts 6:1-6; John 12:4-6; 2 Corinthians 8:20-21;
Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 6:10; James 5:12

II. To be approved servants, deacons must have

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faith.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:9-10
Support: Acts 6:6; 8:27-38; 1 Cor. 2:14; 1 Peter 3:14-15

III. The added qualifications for deacon’s wives show a

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in ministry.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11-12
Support: Proverbs 12:4; 19:14; 25:24; 27:15; 31:10-31;
Acts 5:1-10; 18:24-26; Romans 16:1

IV. A deacon’s

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to God is seen in their

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to the church.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:13
Support: Luke 16:10; Mark 9:35; Romans 12:11; 16:1;
Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 4:10

Thoughts for the Week

I think about the end of this passage today where it describes a good standing for those who serve well as deacons. This means a good standing with God, but it is impossible to have a healthy church without faithful servants in the church. Whether we serve officially as deacons or not, think this week about how God is calling us to serve.

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