Well... It's almost 10 and I'm still packing for a month of the super crazy sports camp that is Kanakuk. I'm looking forward to an exciting time of growth and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of a few of these guys. So pray for me, because I can only do so by the grace of God!!!
I'll be back in a month... for a day... then I'm off again!!! Crazy summer. Hopefully I'll remember to post a few of my thoughts when I get back!!
Some of my more faithful readers might remember how I started this blog - as a summary/overview of First Corinthians. At first I attempted to do a chapter at a time, but I quickly became acquainted with the fact that sometimes chapter breaks make no sense whatsoever, and other times, I simply have too much to write. For example, the last two entries I've given have been on 1 verse each!
My entry is going to be a little bit different today, as it requires your input! That's right, we'll see how many people read this thing still... and care enough to send me some insight. The real reason I have taken so long with this part of 1 Corinthians is not because I don't have time. It's because I just don't get it. I've tried to examine it and think about it, but I seriously don't understand. I don't want to just copy down MacArthur's notes here either. There are study Bibles for that.
I have a few questions for you to attempt to answer:
What constitutes praying or prophesying?
Is Paul focusing on a certain setting, or whenever a woman prays/prophesies?
Do you think the word here for "woman" is better rendered "wife" as in the ESV?
Does verse seven mean that women are NOT made in the image of God?
What is Paul getting at in verses 8-10?
Is Paul giving us permission to adjust to culture in verses 13-15a or is it just rhetorical?
Does 15b mean that only bald women need an auxiliary covering?
Does 16 mean that if someone doesn't like it, Paul is ok with setting it aside for their sake?
Let me know what you think! Thanks all. Grace be with you.
