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Role Call, Part 3: In the Church

April 15, 2012 Mike MinterSermons1 Corinthians, 1 Timothy

As we continue in our series on gender roles, Pastor Mike looks at roles in the context of the body of Christ – the church. The second half of 1 Timothy 2 has often been misinterpreted and misused. While scripture prohibits women from pastor/elder roles in context of the local church, the sweeping narrative of scripture provides clarity – men and women, while different in role, are equal in value before God.

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Role Call, Part 3: In the Church

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPSh3

Read and discuss 1 Timothy 2. What is your initial reaction to these passages? What do these verses tell you about the nature of man? What does it tell you about the nature of God and Christ?

Is it difficult to separate cultural/societal interpretations from what these passages are actually saying? How does looking at the sweeping narrative of scripture help interpret these difficult verses?

In what ways have you personally seen or experienced these verses being misused and/or abused?

Read and discuss 1 Corinthians 2:12-20. What specific giftings has God given you? Do you have a sense of where you fit in to the church?

1 Corinthians 2:7 indicates that God gives us gifts "for the common good." What would it look like for you to leverage your time, treasure and talents for the kingdom of God?

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