Dear Student of the Word,
In a few hours, I head off to Kenya. Before I do, I want to post this latest installment of our Corinthian study. I have now reconstructed both studies that I lost in my recent computer crash, so from this point I will be creating new material, not re-creating old.
In this installment, we look at the difficult subjects of eating food sacrificed to idols and women and head coverings. Both are difficult because they are so culturally removed from what we experience today. I have tried to do the best I could do on these topics, but I feel inadequate to address them without more understanding of the culture at the time Paul wrote.
At any rate, this week I wrote:
v. 16 -- Ah, this may be the problem that Paul was really addressing. There were those who were being contentious about these issues and Paul wanted to bring order and peace to the church. I am sure you can tell that I am ready to move on from this passage and these verses, for I have no insight or perspective that would be helpful to anyone at this point. So, let's move on.
Before we do, however, I want to pray: Lord, show me where I have blind spots where Your doctrine and practices are concerned. Show me where I have replaced Your word with my traditions and opinions. I submit to Your word, even this passage, Lord, and ask that You show me the truth. Give me any insight that I need and use my readers to present it to be if necessary. Amen!
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Here is this week's study: Download 1_corinthians_study_9.doc
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