1 Corinthians 11 & 14

What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles?

Lesson 04

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

Review•Men & Women are equally valuable.•Gender roles were defined at creation (the biblical pattern set forth).•1 Tim. 2:8-15•Gender roles not exclusive to marriage.•Men are to lead in a holy manner.•Women are to be generally submissive, especially in spiritual instruction.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

THE FOCUS OF THIS PASSAGE IS NOT HEAD

COVERINGS BUT HEADSHIP.

1 Corinthians 11:3 3 But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

GODCHRISTHEADS

HIP

CHRISTMAN

MANWOMAN

1 Corinthians 11:7–9 7 For a man ought not to have his head covered, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. 8 For man does not originate from woman, but woman from man; 9 for indeed man was not created for the woman’s sake, but woman for the man’s sake.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

GODCHRISTHEADS

HIP

CHRISTMAN

MANWOMAN

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

11:4-5HOW WOULD COVERING

OR UNCOVERING DISHONOR SOMEONE?

1 Corinthians 11:4–5 4 Every man who has something on his head while praying or prophesying disgraces his head. 5 But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16What History Tells Us

•First Century Jewish women wore head coverings in all public activity.•Gentile women as well.•(Men did not until 4th Century.)

•A matter of modesty, not religion.•For a woman to reject this custom was to disrespect herself, men, and Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

WE SHOULD CONSIDER IF OUR ACTIONS EXHIBIT GODLY QUALITIES TO THOSE AROUND US

1 Corinthians 11:5–6 5 But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved. 6 For if a woman does not cover her head, let her also have her hair cut off; but if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her cover her head.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

WE SHOULD CONSIDER IF OUR ACTIONS EXHIBIT GODLY QUALITIES TO THOSE AROUND US

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I might win Jews; to those who are under the Law, as under the Law though not being myself under the Law, so that I might win those who are under the Law; 21 to those who are without law, as without law, though not being without the law

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 … of God but under the law of Christ, so that I might win those who are without law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak; I have become all things to all men, so that I may by all means save some. 23 I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 14:20-40

GENDER ROLES ARE CONTINUALLY

EMPHASIZED IN SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES(HERE: TEACHING THE WHOLE

CHURCH)

1 Corinthians 14:34–35 34 The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35 If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

1 Corinthians 11:5 5 But every woman who has her head uncovered while praying or prophesying disgraces her head, for she is one and the same as the woman whose head is shaved.

1 Corinthians 14:23–24 23 Therefore if the whole church assembles together and all speak in tongues, and ungifted men or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are mad? 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all;

1 CORINTHIANS 11 & 14What Does the Bible Say about Gender Roles? – Lesson 04

I. 1 Corinthians 14:20-40

GENDER ROLES ARE CONTINUALLY

EMPHASIZED IN SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES(HERE: TEACHING THE WHOLE

CHURCH)

1 Corinthians 14:36–40 36 Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it come to you only? 37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. 38 But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 39 Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues. 40 But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.