Paul’s Teachings on Headship
Who does Paul say is the head of every man?
Christ
What does Paul remind the Corinthians about the bread and wine in the Lord’s Supper?
The bread represents the body of Christ, and the wine represents His blood.
In verse 5, what does Paul say about a woman who prays or prophesies without covering her head?
She dishonors her head.
What does Paul encourage the Corinthians to do as he praises them in verse 2?
To continue to hold to the traditions Paul delivered to them.
What did some of the Corinthians experience due to partaking in the Lord’s Supper unworthily?
They became weak, sick, and some even died.
According to Paul, why is man not to cover his head when praying or prophesying?
Because he is the image and glory of God.
What did Paul receive from the Lord to pass on regarding the Lord’s Supper?
That the Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, and after giving thanks, broke it, saying, "This is my body."
Why does Paul mention that a woman should have a symbol of authority on her head during worship?
Because of the angels.
Paul says that in the Lord’s Supper, the Corinthians should examine themselves. What is the purpose of this examination?
To avoid eating and drinking in an unworthy manner.
What happens when believers take part in the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner, according to Paul?
They bring judgment upon themselves.
How does Paul explain the relationship between a woman’s head covering and her submission to authority in worship?
The head covering is a symbol of her submission to God’s order, acknowledging man as the head of woman.
What specific instruction does Paul give about eating and drinking the Lord’s Supper in verse 27?
Whoever eats and drinks in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
What cultural or social reason does Paul give for the practice of women covering their heads during worship?
It shows respect for the order of creation, as man was created first, and woman was made for man.
In verse 33, what does Paul instruct the Corinthians to do when they come together to eat the Lord’s Supper?
To wait for one another.
In verse 30, Paul states that some of the Corinthians have experienced weakness and sickness because of their unworthy participation in the Lord’s Supper. What does he say is the reason for these consequences?
God was disciplining them so they would not be condemned with the world.
In 1 Corinthians 11:8-9, Paul argues that man was not made from woman, but woman from man. What deeper theological reason does he give for this distinction?
Woman was created as a helper for man and reflects the order established by God.
According to Paul in verses 23-26, what does the act of remembering Christ during the Lord’s Supper also proclaim to others?
It proclaims the Lord’s death until He comes again.
How does Paul instruct men to behave in worship in contrast to women in 1 Corinthians 11:4-5?
Men should not cover their heads, but women should cover their heads when praying or prophesying.
What does Paul say about the Lord’s Supper in verses 17-22 in relation to the divisions among the Corinthians?
He rebukes them for their divisions, which have led to selfishness and disregard for the body of Christ.
What does Paul suggest in verse 32 as the ultimate benefit of God’s discipline for those who are weak or sick because of their sin?
It leads to their being disciplined by the Lord so that they will not be condemned along with the world.
Paul argues that man is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man. What does Paul mean by this statement in the context of worship?
Paul highlights the distinction in the roles and purpose of men and women in creation, where man reflects God's glory as head, while woman reflects man's glory as his helper and companion.
What is the connection between the "body" of Christ and the way the Corinthians should treat the Lord’s Supper, especially regarding the divisions and selfishness that had emerged in their practice?
The "body" of Christ refers both to His physical body, sacrificed for them, and to the Church as His body. Paul warns that by dishonoring the Lord’s Supper, they dishonor Christ's sacrifice and their unity in the body.
How does Paul use the idea of headship to explain why women should cover their heads during worship? What does he say about the cultural implications and spiritual significance of this practice?
Paul teaches that the head covering is a sign of respect for the divine order of creation, where man is the head of woman. It serves as both a cultural symbol of respect and a spiritual acknowledgment of God's order.
Why does Paul emphasize the need for self-examination before partaking in the Lord's Supper, and how does this connect to the themes of unity and reverence in 1 Corinthians 11?
Paul urges self-examination to ensure that believers partake in the Lord's Supper with a sincere heart, not in an unworthy manner, as this honors Christ’s sacrifice and fosters unity within the body of believers.
In what way does Paul’s teaching on discipline in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 emphasize God's care for His people, and what does it reveal about His desire for holiness within the Church?
Paul’s teaching on discipline shows that God disciplines believers out of love, to prevent them from being condemned with the world, and to encourage repentance and a renewed commitment to holiness.