1 Corinthians 11

Question 1

What is the head of every man according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 1

Christ

Question 2

What is the head of the woman in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 2

Man

Question 3

What should a woman do if she prays or prophesies with her head uncovered?

Answer 3

She dishonors her head

Question 4

What happens if a woman does not cover her head according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 4

She should have her hair cut off

Question 5

According to 1 Corinthians 11, why should a man not cover his head?

Answer 5

He is the image and glory of God

Question 6

Who is the glory of man according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 6

Woman

Question 7

Fill in the blank: A woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head because of _______.

Answer 7

[the angels]

Question 8

True or False: In the Lord, woman is independent of man.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does 1 Corinthians 11 teach about the relationship between man and woman?

Answer 9

Man is born of woman, and everything comes from God

Question 10

What is considered a disgrace for a man according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 10

Having long hair

Question 11

What is given to a woman as a covering?

Answer 11

Long hair

Question 12

What does Paul say about the meetings of the church in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 12

They do more harm than good

Question 13

What do the divisions among the church show according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 13

Which of you have God’s approval

Question 14

What does each person do during the Lord’s Supper that is criticized in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 14

Goes ahead without waiting for others

Question 15

What did Jesus do on the night he was betrayed according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 15

Took bread and gave thanks

Question 16

What does the cup represent in the Lord’s Supper according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 16

The new covenant in my blood

Question 17

What should a man do before eating the bread and drinking the cup?

Answer 17

Examine himself

Question 18

What happens to those who eat and drink without recognizing the body of the Lord?

Answer 18

They eat and drink judgment on themselves

Question 19

According to 1 Corinthians 11, why are many among you weak and sick?

Answer 19

They have not recognized the body of the Lord

Question 20

Fill in the blank: When we are judged by the Lord, we are being _______.

Answer 20

[disciplined]

Question 21

What should brothers do when they come together to eat?

Answer 21

Wait for each other

Question 22

What are the two main subjects addressed in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 22

1. Women covering their heads in worship
2. Proper observance of the Lord’s Supper

Question 23

What is the first principle upon which appropriate behaviour between men and women is based?

Answer 23

Proper order - an order of subordination, or submission (v3-10)

Question 24

What does the subordination of women arise from according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 24

God’s order of creation

Question 25

Does the subordination of women imply inferiority?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

What is the second principle regarding the relationship between men and women?

Answer 26

Proper order is not in conflict with equality and mutual dependence (v11-12)

Question 27

What is the relationship between men and women in the Church according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 27

Men and women need each other and are intended to be complementary

Question 28

What should men do when they behave properly according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 28

Submit themselves to Christ and his headship (v3)

Question 29

What should women do when they behave properly according to 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 29

Submit themselves to men's headship, especially in marriage

Question 30

What issue arose after Paul left Corinth?

Answer 30

Women's head-covering during church worship

Question 31

What activities did women in Corinth participate in during public worship?

Answer 31

Praying and prophesying (v5)

Question 32

What does Paul commend the Corinthians for in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 32

Holding to the teachings he had passed on to them

Question 33

What is the cultural significance of a woman's head covering in Corinth?

Answer 33

An uncovered head may have signified a prostitute, while a covered head indicated respect

Question 34

What impression does a Christian woman give if she ignores the propriety of a head covering?

Answer 34

A false impression and may be a stumbling block to others

Question 35

What does a wife's covering of her head symbolize in 1 Corinthians 11?

Answer 35

Her acceptance of her husband's authority

Question 36

True or False: 1 Corinthians 11 specifically addresses the ordination of women to eldership.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The issue of women's head-covering is relevant to discussions about _______.

Answer 37

The ordination of women to eldership and to the ministry

Question 38

What are the four weaknesses that spoiled the Communions at Corinth?

Answer 38

1. Divisions 2. Self-centredness 3. Irreverence 4. Compromise ## Footnote These weaknesses can still affect congregations today, leading to negative experiences in services.

Question 39

What is the first weakness mentioned that can wreck a church?

Answer 39

Divisions ## Footnote Divisions can occur between different age groups, social classes, and between the choir and congregation.

Question 40

According to 1 Cor 11:21, what behavior exemplifies self-centredness during Communion?

Answer 40

In eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal, and one is hungry and another is drunk ## Footnote This behavior reflects a lack of consideration for others, particularly the less fortunate.

Question 41

What does irreverence in Communion entail according to 1 Cor 11:27?

Answer 41

Eating or drinking in an unworthy manner ## Footnote This can lead to profaning the body and blood of the Lord.

Question 42

What is the fourth weakness that Paul mentions, related to compromise?

Answer 42

Cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons ## Footnote This highlights the danger of maintaining ties with idolatrous practices.

Question 43

What are some examples of modern practices that represent idolatry?

Answer 43

Tarot cards, palm reading, spiritualism, black and white magic ## Footnote These practices suggest a vulnerability to non-Godly forces.

Question 44

What is the first guideline Paul gives for making the most of Holy Communion?

Answer 44

Look back - remember the sacrifice Jesus made with gratitude ## Footnote This encourages reflection on the significance of Christ's sacrifice.

Question 45

What does 'Look In' mean in the context of Holy Communion?

Answer 45

Look within in repentance ## Footnote This emphasizes the need for personal reflection and acknowledgment of one's sins.

Question 46

What should believers do when they 'Look Up' during Communion?

Answer 46

Look up to Christ to be fed spiritually ## Footnote This suggests reliance on Christ for spiritual nourishment.

Question 47

What does 'Look Around' signify in the guidelines for Communion?

Answer 47

Men and women of whatever race or class receive the symbols of redemption by Christ ## Footnote This promotes unity and inclusiveness within the congregation.

Question 48

What is the significance of 'Look Forward' in the context of Communion?

Answer 48

Each communion is a foretaste of heaven ## Footnote This reflects the hope and anticipation of eternal life.

Question 49

What does 'Look Outwards' imply for believers after Communion?

Answer 49

We are sent out from the service into the world as Christ's ambassadors ## Footnote The term 'Mass' derives from the Latin meaning 'I send', indicating a mission to spread Christ's message.