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Introduction
It has been a couple of weeks since we were in our study of 1 Corinthians.
When we were last in this study, we were finishing up 1 Corinthians 11:4-16.
Throughout studying that passage, God taught us much about our roles as men and women.
A quick recap reminds us that
God specifically created us (both men and women) for relationships.
First, He made us to have a relationship with Him.
Then, God created us to have a relationship with each other.
God specifically created two different genders and two only.
He made us male and female.
Men are to lead, and women are to submit to men’s leadership.
These distinctions must never be blurred specifically within the local church and its worship.
God expects men and women to submit to Him.
Men are made in the image and glory of God.
Women are made in the image of God, but for the glory of men.
In both instances, our simple responsibility is to submit to God’s ordained order and purpose.
When we do, we glorify Him.
An added blessing is this.
Doing things God’s way, especially in a relationship, brings unity and harmony to those relationships.
In my last message from verses 7-12, we discovered a fundamental principle.
Much is accomplished in a marriage when the husband and wife live according to God’s design submitting to His purposes.
Their mutual dependence upon God results in a harmonious relationship through which God can do great things.
A husband and wife sold out for the Lord become an excellent tool for advancing God’s kingdom.
Now, I did not finish that message entirely.
So, for an introduction this morning, I will quickly sum up verses 13-16.
Now the Holy Spirit puts us to the test.
He says, “Judge in yourselves.”
You be the judge.
In other words, think about it with some common sense.
He then places several questions before us to consider.
The first is this.
“Is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?”
Now, remember the cultural context.
It was a commonly accepted practice for a woman to cover her head as a symbol of subordination to her husband.
Thus, the answer is yes.
During that time, it was NOT “comely” or proper for a woman to pray with her head uncovered.
Such an act was an act of rebellion.
Here is the second question.
“Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?”
This seems like an odd question to ask at first glance.
However, we know that men and women have distinctive physiology, even though there are idiots today who would argue against that.
One of the distinctions between men and women is the process of hair growth.
Hair, as scientifically proven, develops in three stages.
There is the formation and growth stage.
Next is the resting stage.
Then, there is the fallout stage.
Women produce estrogen, which causes the cycle to remain in stage one for longer than men.
Thus, women’s hair tends to grow quicker and more prolonged than men’s.
It is scarce to find a naturally bald woman.
Few women reach the “fallout” stage, where all their hair falls out.
However, if you dare to look around the room, you may find quite a few men in the beginning stage of “fallout” or have already completed that stage.
Nature then teaches us a fundamental fact.
By the way, you visit any culture around the world and you will find women cherish their hair.
Nature is a wonderful teacher.
The word “nature” has the idea of instinct, an innate sense of what is normal and right.
Thus, the Holy Spirit says to us, “Look around.
What do you see?
What is the natural process of hair growth for both men and women?
Judge for yourself.
It is the way I created you.”
What does nature teach us?
It is normal and proper for women to have long hair.
A woman’s hair is God’s gift to her.
It shows the softness and tenderness of a woman.
God gave it to her as a “covering.”
The word “covering” is the same word for veil.
Thus it is her natural veil from God reminding her of the role He designed her.
Ultimately, a woman’s hair and dress should be feminine, demonstrating her loveliness and submissiveness.
One of the things that society is seeking to distort today is the distinction between men and women.
The transgender movement is designed to blur the lines between men and women.
God, however, makes it clear that there must be no confusion about male and female identities.
God made both males and females.
There are very distinct sexes, both physiologically and relationally.
God expects men to be men.
However, as men, we must be responsible and loving as we lead our wives, children, and communities.
God desires women to be women (feminine).
By the same token, women must be responsible and loving in their submission to their husbands and church leaders.
Today, there is a big push to negate the Holy Spirit’s teaching in this area, not just in society but within so-called “religious” organizations/churches.
Like in the days of Corinth, many are unsatisfied with God’s way and seek to disregard or modify it to suit themselves.
Thus, the Holy Spirit states.
Essentially, the Holy Spirit is saying that He has the last word.
All that He is going to say on this matter has been said and it is enough.
Here is the summation of His teaching from verse 3 to verse 15.
God designed relationships so that we might learn submission (verse 3).
Men submit to God.
Women submit to men.
God divinely designed both men and women (verse 7).
Men are the image and glory of God.
Women are the image of God and the glory of men.
God definitively produced order at creation (verse 8).
He created man first, then woman.
God distinguishes the role of women (verse 9).
God’s created natural world proves His design for men and women according to 1 Corinthians 11:13-15.
That brings us to the conclusion of the first section of this chapter.
God has now laid down the foundation for public worship within the local church.
It all begins with both men and women accepting God’s design and submitting to His authority.
From here, the Holy Spirit dives into the next important topic concerning worship within a local church.
He moves to one of the two ordinances given to local churches.
The two ordinances are baptizing converts and observing the Lord’s Table.
Of those two, the Holy Spirit focuses His attention on the Lord’s Table.
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