Peter calls slaves to submit to their masters. How do we grapple with this disturbing counter-cultural teaching, and how might its principles apply to Christians today? Peter also calls wives to submit to their husbands. Can we dismiss this commandment as a relic from a backward, unenlightened era; or does it still apply in Christian
While Moses serves as the sole judge for disputes in Israel, the people must wait all day for their turn for justice. His father-in-law, Jethro, gives some unsolicited advice: appoint righteous men to judge the routine cases. In this lesson we explore often-neglected principles related to taking advice. We also consider how passages like this
This lesson begins with a look at two very different versions of Christianity that we see today. Which version we choose will have a tremendous impact on how we respond to the harder teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Next, we tackle what the New Testament says about submission, a practical yet challenging topic. All
These passages of Scripture lay the foundation for the entire Biblical story describing the relationship of God and mankind. Here we learn of the Fall, the sin of Adam, Eve, and Satan, and the consequences of such sin. These passages include Scripture often quoted in the New Testament describing the relationship of man and woman,
Genesis chapters two and three are filled with such important foundational teachings for the entire Bible, including Jesus' teachings. This lesson covers chapter two and the first section of chapter three and addresses the following topics: What does it mean that man was created in the image of God? False teaching and understanding around the
In this passage, Paul instructs the church in Corinth that their women should keep silent in the church, that they are to be submissive, and they are to learn from their husbands. He goes on further to state that it is shameful for women to speak in church. Does Paul really mean this? Was this
1 Corinthians 14:34-39 - Women Speaking in Church (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 14:34-39 - Women Speaking in Church (2016) View Lesson
In this passage, Paul tells the Church that a man who prays with his head covered dishonors his head, which is Christ, and a woman who prays with her head uncovered dishonors her head, which is man. In addition to telling who should cover and uncover, Paul tells the Church when and why. Was this
1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Covering and Uncovering when We Pray (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Covering and Uncovering when We Pray (2016) View Lesson
What does the Bible say about being single and a Christian? In this passage, Paul provides instructions to those who are single in the church. We may be surprised at what Paul (and Jesus) teach about the single life, that this is a preferred lifestyle to the married life, if lived in devotion to God.
1 Corinthians 7:17-40 - Paul's Teaching on Being Single (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 7:17-40 - Paul's Teaching on Being Single (2016) View Lesson
In this passage, Paul addresses specific issues related to those who are married in the church, including fasting, sexual relations, and divorce and remarriage. This lesson covers Jesus' teaching on marriage, the foundation on which Paul builds. Jesus' teaching shocked his disciples, as it was a radical departure from societal norms. The challenge for us
1 Corinthians 7:1-16 - Divorce and Remarriage, and Instructions to Married People (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 7:1-16 - Divorce and Remarriage, and Instructions to Married People (2016) View Lesson