This document summarizes two passages from 1 Corinthians 11 regarding proper conduct during church meetings. [1] The first passage discusses whether women should wear hats, noting that an uncovered head dishonors a woman. It also asks how the Bible should be interpreted. [2] The second passage discusses problems that arose from the Lord's Supper meal in Corinth, such as divisions. It cautions that failing to recognize Jesus' body and blood can lead to judgment. The conclusion is a prayer asking God to help believers honor him through dress, recognition of Jesus, and unity.
This document summarizes two passages from 1 Corinthians 11 regarding proper conduct during church meetings. [1] The first passage discusses whether women should wear hats, noting that an uncovered head dishonors a woman. It also asks how the Bible should be interpreted. [2] The second passage discusses problems that arose from the Lord's Supper meal in Corinth, such as divisions. It cautions that failing to recognize Jesus' body and blood can lead to judgment. The conclusion is a prayer asking God to help believers honor him through dress, recognition of Jesus, and unity.
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This document summarizes two passages from 1 Corinthians 11 regarding proper conduct during church meetings. [1] The first passage discusses whether women should wear hats, noting that an uncovered head dishonors a woman. It also asks how the Bible should be interpreted. [2] The second passage discusses problems that arose from the Lord's Supper meal in Corinth, such as divisions. It cautions that failing to recognize Jesus' body and blood can lead to judgment. The conclusion is a prayer asking God to help believers honor him through dress, recognition of Jesus, and unity.
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Key idea: Lets Honour God properly in our meetings…
46.11 25th May 2008 1. Reading #1 – 1 Cor 11:2-16 Question #1: Should women wear hats in church today? 1 Cor 11:5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved.”
Answering the question:
a) What is disgraceful?
b) Whose honor is on display?
Question #2: How do I interpret the bible?
The hermeneutical spiral…
2. Reading #2: 1 Cor 11:17-34
Where have you dined recently?
1. 2. 3.
In what way was each meal unifying / not unifying?
The Corinthian meal:
a) The Problem (11:17-22)
b) Failing to recognize the Lord leads to judgment (11:28-32)
c) Recognizing the Lord
a) Betrayed b) Rememberance Meal c) The Bread d) The Cup
Conclusion
Prayer for today:
Loving heavenly Father, we want to honor you properly as our God. Forgive us if we have thought more about ourselves than you. Help us to bring you glory by dressing appropriately in our meetings, and by recognizing the body of your Son when we dine together for the Lord’s Supper. In the name of Jesus we ask, Amen.