Aim: To experience Christian service that makes possible the church's ministry.
Doctrine: The diaconate was established to serve Christ's church so that the elders can more readily preach and pray, and so that the practical needs of the parish can be met.
Exegesis: The shared goals of the diaconate, the session, and the whole church: to be sure that the ministry functions properly (vv. 1-4); to recognize giftedness, and to unleash the saints' service potential (vv. 5-6); to get the gospel of Christ and His grace preached to the whole world (v. 7).
Further application: How the diaconate inspires all of us in the church: through their example of humble love and service, which facilitates the fullest proclamation of Christ's good news.
Key verses: vv. 3-4 ''Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.