Deacons are men and women of good repute who serve with an attitude of "whatever," knowing that God will come through when they are stretched.
Additional Scripture References:
Acts 6:1-3, John 1:1, Colossians 1:26-27, Colossians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Galatians 6:9, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:26-27, Hebrews 1:3, Philippians 2:8-11
Part 10
May 22, 2011 • Michael McCracken
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Part 19
July 31, 2011 • Michael McCracken
Paul reminds Timothy to teach his people to desire to be content with whatever God has given them. Additional Scripture References: Philippians 4:11, Proverbs 30:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5-6, Exodus 21:16, 1 Timothy 1:10, Luke 7:1-10, Romans 1:30, Colossians 3:22-23, James 1:27, Proverbs 3:5
Part 18
July 24, 2011 • Michael McCracken
Patience in the process of selecting leadership in the church allows sin and good works to come to light, which, in a sense, is a large part of the selection process itself. Additional Scripture References: John 5:19-20, Psalm 127:1, Hebrews 1:5, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 1 Chronicles 16:24, Ephesians 4:11, Mark 10:43-45, Philippians 2:3