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Introduction:
AG: Born in a Storm
Roger Williams, English-born clergyman, founder of the Rhode Island colony, and a pioneering Baptist, did not discover the lessons of freedom in the quiet of his study.
Nor was his message well received in academic circles.
In fact, critics churned up a storm.
But out of that gathering storm came the clear, compelling voice of Roger Williams—the mouthpiece of God, in a dangerous and frightening world.
Storms of controversy frequently spawn enduring values and beloved institutions.
Jones, G. C. (1986).
1000 illustrations for preaching and teaching (p.
256).
Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
TS: We have seen the church at Jerusalem consistently grow even in the face of opposition.
However, it wasn’t all peace and prosperity.
Like the Bible often does, Luke tells us of troubles within the church
Earlier, the church had a problem with a couple who lied and tried to present themselves as more generous than they actually were.
This led to to immediate judgment.
In this text, we see a conflict arise between factions in the church.
As this squabble grew, it had to be dealt with.
This conflict had to be dealt with swiftly or the 1st church split could happen.
As the situation is dealt with, the church adds the office of deacon to ensure the needs of all are being met .
fairly.
RS: When 2 people are together, there will often be 3 opinions on an issue.
Conflict will arise and when it does we have a choice.
We can stop and look at the problems we face and let it cripple us, or we can see them as possibilities for growth and greater ministry.
US:
The Problem
Acts 6:
EX: The church at Jerusalem had a problem.
A conflict began and a schism was forming.
The Background of the Conflict:
There were 2 groups, Hebrews and Hellenists, within the church.
They joined the church already in one of the two camps.
were from 2 different philosophies and cultures.
Hebrews were traditionalists.
They spoke Hebrew, read Hebrew Scriptures, and kept the traditions of the faith.
Hellenists had “modernized” and assimilated better.
They spoke Greek, used Greek OT (the Septuagint), and had adapted more traditions from their culture than from their heritage.
They were from 2 different philosophies and cultures.
“Hellenistic Jews” were Jews from the Diaspora; “Hebrews” were the native Jewish population of Palestine.
The Hellenists’ absorption of aspects of Gr. culture made them suspect to the Palestinian Jews.
The Hebrews were traditionalists.
They spoke Hebrew, read Hebrew Scriptures, and kept the traditions of the faith.
The Hellenists on the other had “modernized” and assimilated better.
They spoke Greek, used Greek OT (the Septuagint), and had adapted more traditions from their culture than from their heritage.
The Cause of the Conflict
The 2 were at odds already due to lifestyle choices.
Now an accusation is made that widows of the Hellenists were not being cared for as well as the Hebrews widows.
Shows a lack of trust
Shows partiality
Shows sectarianism
AP: Conflict is inevitable
We will disagree at times
We will have hurt feelings and face disapointments
The Proposal
Acts 6:2-
EX: Men were to be appointed to serve the widows.
EXP: Deacons were to be appointed to serve the widows.
The Apostles stayed on Mission
Acts 6:
It wasn’t desirable to leave the Word to serve tables
It wasn’t desirable to leave the Word to serve tables
This doesn’t mean serving tables was beneath them!
It meant they had another mission.
Acts 6:
They devoted themselves to prayer and ministry of the word
They devoted themselves to prayer and ministry of the word
Their call was to preach and disciple the baby church
They had their hands full!
To serve the tables, they would have left other things undone
The Ministry was to be Shared
Men were to be chosen to take care of this ministry
Acts 6:
Men were to be chosen to take care of this ministry
they were to serve
servants in the church to oversee the ministry of helps to the widows
they were to serve
Men who handled the “tables”
GK word implies more than just meals, it implies financial dealings
GK word for deacon-
The Servants were to be Capable:
Good reputation
Full of the Holy Spirit
Full of Wisdom
From this beginning being made in , the office of deacon eventually grew.
Paul spelled out the requirements in more detail
Not to be taken as a 1 strike your out checklist
1 Timothy 2:8-
Not to be taken as a 1 strike your out checklist
Not to be taken as a 1 strike your out checklist
This is a description of the character of a deacon.
His reputation should be good
Titus
Uncontrolled by things
He is to be tested
we often set aside a potential deacon and have them serve in order to “test” them.
AP: Deacons are still a vital need in Christ’s Churches
The ministry must be shared
The People
Acts 6:5-6
General rule: 80% of work in any organization is done by 20% of the people.
The church is a body
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