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Bible Question Box. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7. Question #1. “Is there any authority for women to participate in worship services?”.
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Bible Question Box The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Question #1 “Is there any authority for women to participate in worship services?” • Authority Bible authority(Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6) • Participate To lead; Because women… • Sing praise,Eph. 5:19 • Teach by singing,Col. 3:16 • Congregational prayer,Acts 2:42; 12:5, 12 • Lord’s supper,Acts 20:7 • Hear & learn word of God,Acts 20:7 2
Question #1 “May women lead in worship services?” • Doctrines of men: Authorize women to lead in worship services • Doctrine of God: Women workers, not women leaders • Specifically prohibited, 1 Tim. 2:8,11-12 3
Question #1 “May women lead in worship services?” • Learn, not lead, 1 Tim. 2:11 • Quietness (silence, KJV),Acts 22:2 • All submission (obedience),1 Tim. 3:4 4
Question #1 “May women lead in worship services?” • Not permitted to teach or have authority over a man, 1 Tim. 2:12 • Usurp: To take to oneself authority, so as to govern or exercise dominion • Peace in the church, 1 Cor. 14:33-35 • Silent (submissive; shameful to speak) • Men cannot give women that which God does not allow (leadership)! 5
Question #1 “May women lead in worship services?” • God-defined limitation, 1 Tim. 2:13-14 • Woman is from man, 2:13 (1 Cor. 11:8-9) • Woman was deceived, 2:14 • Order of headship (leadership), 1 Cor. 11:3 6
Question #1 Jesus Saves Without Respect of Persons – Acts 10:34-35 • Salvation is not based on… (Gal. 3:27-28; Col. 3:11) • Race (Jew nor Greek) • Social status (slave nor free) • Gender (male nor female) • Different roles given to men & women 7
Question #2 Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus? • Names often carried relevant meaning • Moses (drawn out), Exo. 2:10 • Isaac (laughter),Gen. 17:16-19; 21:3, 6 • John (Jehovah is a gracious giver), Lk. 1:13, 16-17; 57-66 • Because God said to name him “John” • Gracious gift of son & messenger 8
Question #2 Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus? • Jesus: “Jehovah is salvation” • Greek form of Hebrew Joshua, Heb. 4:8 • God’s promise of a Savior, Lk. 2:11; Acts 13:23 • Your salvation is coming, Isa. 62:11 • His name: “The Lord our Righteousness,” Jer. 23:5-6 • King is coming with salvation, Zech. 9:9 9
Question #2 Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus? • She will bring forth a Son,1:23; Isa. 7:14; Lk. 1:30-32 • You shall call his name Jesus • For He will save (rescue, refuge),Lk. 19:10 • His people (those given Him by the Father),Jno. 6:37, 45 • From their sins (source & means of salvation),Jno. 1:29; Heb. 2:10; 5:9 10
Jesus our Salvation • Delivered up for our offenses, Rom. 4:25 • What will you do with Jesus? • Betray Him like Judas? • Deny & flee like the apostles? • Mock Him like Herod? • Reject truth about Him like Pilate? • Turn on Him like the mob? • Stay near Him like John & women at cross? • Believe in Him without seeing? (Jno. 21:29) 11