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This is the tenth sermon in our series on God’s Church (1 Corinthians). This sermon is ‘All Things from God’. Preacher: The Rev’d Adam Lowe. Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
This is the tenth sermon in our series on God’s Church (1 Corinthians). This sermon is ‘All Things from God’. Preacher: The Rev’d Adam Lowe. Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
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BIBLE READING: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is the same as having her head shaved. For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head.
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own head, because of the angels. Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God.
Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. If anyone wants to be contentious about this, we have no other practice—nor do the churches of God.
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
CONNECT: How could you live your life in such a way that points others to Jesus on your frontlines?
WARM-UP
What are some ways in which the Gospel contrasts with aspects of culture in Australia?
What are some ways in which the Gospel affirms aspects of our culture in Australia?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:1-12
Why is it so important to understand the context of the first recipients of the letter before applying it to us? Does this mean that the letter is not also relevant to us? (Why or why not?)
How can we properly discern between matters that are culturally dependent and those things which are instructions with the exact same application today?
With a study Bible, what do you learn culturally about the nature of head coverings in Corinth?
What inappropriate behaviour was happening in gathered worship in Corinth?
How could this offend people outside of the church? How could it also give people the wrong idea about what Christians thought about marriage?
What are some of the various ways that the word ‘head’ could be understood? How do all of these understandings point to the reality that there are differences between men and women?
How is it clear that men and women are equal? Do you think our culture values difference between us?
How can we avoid making unhelpful (and unbiblical) distinctions between men and women?
How is it evident that men and women are created in the image of God? How are we interdependent?
What do you think are the challenges for men and women today as they seek to follow Jesus?
Why is it inappropriate for us to unhelpfully diminish the opposite sex? What are the common ways that you witness this expressed on your frontline? How could you live differently?
Read 1 Corinthians 11:14-16
What is meant by prayer and prophesying? Who could prayer and prophesy?
Why was it so radical that Paul was permitting (and even encouraging) women to participate?
How can we celebrate the contribution of men and women more in the life of our church?
APPLY: How can you grow in your appreciation of the opposite sex as passionate followers of Jesus?
PRAYER
Who could you invite to the Public Lecture this Friday? Take a handful of flyers, write people’s names on them, and personally invite them to join you?
GOING DEEPER
On Your Frontline This Week: People are much more likely to trust what their friends endorse. Which friend or colleague could you invite to Alpha?
Listen, Watch, and Read:
Series Resources:
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WITH CHILDREN
Each week St Bart’s Kids and CHARGE Youth provides resources for you to use at home. Join the livestream and then spend 30 minutes to work through these together.
Families: Read, Chat, Do, and Pray
High School: CHARGE Discussion Questions
Kids’ Talk: Watch the Kids’ Talk
eBook: Watch the eBook
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