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1 Corinthians 11:2-16,Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 2:14-22, Mark 10:42-45 The Kingdom of God is both a “ ____________ ” Kingdom and a “ ________ _________” Kingdom. Galatians 3:28 The main story of the New Testament is the ____________________ of Gentiles as part of God’s covenant people in Christ and how that works out in the ___________________ … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45h – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 8)"

1 Timothy 2:11-15; Genesis 3 Paul’s point is not who is male or female, but who was _____________ on the scene and therefore first to receive the ____________ on behalf of humanity. There is nothing in the _____________________ or _________________ of the creation narrative in Genesis 2 that suggests God ordained male leadership as His … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45g – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 7)"

1 Timothy 2:11-15; Genesis 2 We must read and understand Paul with the _______________ he gave us to read and understand him. Real talk: It doesn’t matter how _____________________ something is if we are attributing to God something He _______________ said. Two other possible reasons Paul invokes the creation account: Reason #1: Paul is directly … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45f – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 6)"

1 Timothy 2 (Key verses: 2:11-15) 4 levels of ______________ for the the New Testament letters: N ___________________ Context H ___________________ – C ________________ Context S _________________________ Context L __________________ Context What does the letter say about _________________ ? 1 Timothy 1:1-2 1 Timothy is a __________________ letter between Paul and Timothy. Why was 1 … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45e – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and...

1 Corinthians 11:4-5a Three things about prayer and prophecy: They both involved _________________ to the assembly. They both involved __________________ in the gathering, if only momentarily. Both men and women were _________________ to do both things. Prophecy is the ____________________ of the mind of God by the Holy Spirit through a human agency. Prophecy is … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45d – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 4)"

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (Key: vv. 4-6) Review: A couple of unifying themes run throughout the letter: You can’t belong to Christ and the world. Love means putting the other person first. Why does it dishonor Christ for a man to pray or prophesy with his head covered? Genesis 1:27 For a Corinthian man, wearing a … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45c – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 3)"

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Paul isn’t drawing a flow chart of authority to restore order, he is tracing the family tree to protect honor. There is no hierarchy in the Trinity. Jesus was submissive but not subordinate to the Father in His earthly ministry for the purpose of fulfilling His redemptive mission. Philippians 2:9-11 1 Corinthians … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45b – Heads… or Veils? Men, Women, and Worship (Pt. 2)"

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Every time we open the Bible, we have two ____________________ to overcome: 1. __________________ cultural bias 2. _______________________ cultural bias Two opposing ____________ within evangelicalism C _____________________________ E ___________________________ Review: 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:31-11:1 The glory of God is _________________ . Do nothing to _________________ in the culture in which you are … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 45a...

1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 Paul suggests two helpful questions: Is it __________________ ? Does it ______________ _________ ? Ephesians 2:19-22 Personal freedom for its own sake had _____________________ love for one’s neighbor. Variety of applications: ______________________ we use ________________ we wear ___________________ we enjoy It’s not the ____________ that is the problem, … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 44 – Love Over Freedom (Context &...

1 Corinthians 15 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The Resurrection of Christ is the single most __________________ event in the history of the universe, yet many of us behave as if it makes no ____________________ at all. 5 problems if Christ is not raised: “Our ________________ is in vain and your _____________ is in vain” (v. 14) … Continue reading "Easter Sunday 2020: Jesus is Risen! … So What?"

1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Review: Temptation is ____________ , but God is _______________, and endurance is _________________ ! Running away from sin often means running directly towards _________________ with the unbelieving culture. Key word is P__________________ . Galatians 3:28 Exodus 32:5-6: Deuteronomy 32:17 Psalm 106:37-38 What we need to understand about demons: They are ___________ . … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 43 – “You Can’t Have Your Cake...

1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Galatians 6:1 Testing – a process for discovering the quality of a thing. 1 Peter 4:3-4: Obedience is costly — not only to you but those you love. But the cost of disobedience is infinitely higher. Three important truths: Temptation is normal. The experience of being tempted is a normal part of … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 42 – Temptation is Human"

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Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:1-10 The Greatest in the Kingdom – Matthew 18:1-10 Jesus asks us to __________________ children Jesus asks to _________________ children at ________________ Jesus asks us to _____________________ children. (adoption, foster care, sponsoring, or simply showing love) – Matthew 25:31-46 Jesus asks us not to _____________________ them Sins of commission Obvious sins (Abuse, … Continue reading "Child Discipleship – Part 2"

Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:1-10 Mark 10:13-16 The Greatest in the Kingdom – Matthew 18:1-10 Jesus asks us to __________________ children Jesus asks to _________________ children at ________________ Childlike Qualities from the scriptures we must embrace __________________ – Matthew 18:4; 23:12; 1 Peter 5:6-7 Miriam: ____________________ & ______________________– Exodus 2:4-9 The Little Servant Girl: _________________ & … Continue reading "Child Discipleship – Part 1"

1 Corinthians 10:6-10 Review:Obedience is the only true manifestation of faith. Idolatry (v. 7)Sexual immorality (v. 8) Greek = porneia (origin of English pornography) Matthew 5:27-28 Porneia includes not only acting on the desire in our body, but nurturing the desire on the inside, even if we never follow through in action. Numbers 25:1-3 Romans … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 41b – I Pledge Allegiance to… ? (cont’d.)"