Deacons | Leading Servants, Part 1
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Question # 1: What are the characteristics of a leading servant?
-A leading servant points me to Jesus by how they live. (1 Timothy 3:8, 10-11; 1 Peter 4:11)
Application: As a Jesus follower, does my life attract people to Jesus?
-A leading servant points me to Jesus by the words they say. (1 Timothy 3:10-11; Ephesians 4:29)
Application: As a Jesus follower, do my words reflect the words of Jesus?
-A leading servant points me to Jesus by the wise choices that they make. (1 Timothy 3:8-9, 11-12)
Application: As a Jesus follower, do my daily decision reflect the wisdom of God?
Question #2: What are the results when leading servants serve well? (1 Timothy 3:13; John 12:26)
-Honor
-Freedom
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