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1 Cor. 14:34-37 1 Tim. 2:11-12

1 Cor. 14:34-37 1 Tim. 2:11-12. Scripture Reading. CONTRIBUTIONS OF A WOMAN IN THE LOCAL CONGREGATION. Introduction. We often focus on the limitations of women in the assembly. At the church of Rome, we read about the following: Romans 16:

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1 Cor. 14:34-37 1 Tim. 2:11-12

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  1. 1 Cor. 14:34-371 Tim. 2:11-12 Scripture Reading

  2. CONTRIBUTIONS OF A WOMAN IN THE LOCAL CONGREGATION

  3. Introduction • We often focus on the limitations of women in the assembly. • At the church of Rome, we read about the following: • Romans 16: • Vs 1-2 - The service of Phoebe, a helper of Paul and many others. • Vs 4 - The help of Priscilla, even risking her life for Paul. • Vs 16 - One named Mary, who bestowed "much labor“. • Vs 12 - Twin sisters, Tryphena and Tryphosa. • Vs 12 - The beloved Persis. • What can a woman do? • How can she contribute to the growth of a congregation?

  4. I. A WOMAN'S CONTRIBUTION IN BENEVOLENCE • Benevolence in an important work • Jam. 1:27 - A mark of pure and undefiled religion. • Matt. 25:34-40 – Is a service rendered to the Lord. • Women are well suited for benevolence • Rom. 12:6-8 - Can bring grace and beauty to this effort. • Acts 9:36-39 - Have skills through which benevolence can be rendered.

  5. II. A WOMAN'S CONTRIBUTION IN EDIFICATION • Is an essential work • Eph. 4:15-16 – involved every member building up. • Entails: • Gal. 6:1-2 • I Thess. 5:11, 14 • Through formal teaching • II Tim. 1:5; 3:14-15 – teach children. • Tit. 2:3-5 – teach younger women.

  6. III. A WOMAN'S CONTRIBUTION IN EVANGELISM • Is an essential work • Matt. 28:19-20– given by the Lord. • Rom. 1:16 – must be shared with everyone. • Acts 8:1, 4 – a work done by all. • Can support the preacher • Luke 8:1-3 – as did these women. • Acts 16:15 – provide hospitality as did Lydia.

  7. III. A WOMAN'S CONTRIBUTION IN EVANGELISM • Can tell others about Christ • John 4:28-42 – lead others to Christ like Samaritan woman did after her encounter with Christ. • Priscilla: • Acts 18:1-4 – • Acts 18:24-26 – • 1 Cor. 16:19 – • Rom. 16:3-5 – • 1 Pet. 3:1-2 – unbelieving husbands could be led to salvation through Christ.

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