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The fear of the Lord is the beginning The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, of knowledge,

But fools despise wisdom and But fools despise wisdom and instruction.instruction.

Proverbs 1:7Proverbs 1:7

““Is there any authority for women to Is there any authority for women to participate in worship services?”participate in worship services?”

Authority Authority Bible authority Bible authority (Matt. 28:18-20; (Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6)Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6)

Participate Participate To To leadlead; Because women…; Because women… Sing praise,Sing praise, Eph. 5:19Eph. 5:19 Teach by singing,Teach by singing, Col. 3:16Col. 3:16 Congregational prayer,Congregational prayer, Acts 2:42; 12:5, 12Acts 2:42; 12:5, 12 Lord’s supper,Lord’s supper, Acts 20:7Acts 20:7 Hear & learn word of God,Hear & learn word of God, Acts 20:7Acts 20:7

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““May women lead in worship May women lead in worship services?”services?”

Doctrines of menDoctrines of men: Authorize women to : Authorize women to lead in worship serviceslead in worship services

Doctrine of GodDoctrine of God: Women workers, not : Women workers, not women leaderswomen leaders

Specifically prohibited, Specifically prohibited, 1 Tim. 2:8,11-121 Tim. 2:8,11-12

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““May women lead in worship May women lead in worship services?”services?”

Learn, not lead, Learn, not lead, 1 Tim. 2:111 Tim. 2:11 Quietness (Quietness (silencesilence, KJV),, KJV), Acts 22:2Acts 22:2 All submission (obedience),All submission (obedience), 1 Tim. 1 Tim.

3:43:4

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““May women lead in worship May women lead in worship services?”services?”

Not permitted to teach or have Not permitted to teach or have authority over a man, authority over a man, 1 Tim. 2:121 Tim. 2:12 Usurp: To take to oneself authority, so Usurp: To take to oneself authority, so

as to govern or exercise dominionas to govern or exercise dominion Peace in the church,Peace in the church, 1 Cor. 14:33-35 1 Cor. 14:33-35

Silent (submissive; shameful to speak)Silent (submissive; shameful to speak)Men cannot give women that which God Men cannot give women that which God

does not allow (leadership)!does not allow (leadership)!

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““May women lead in worship May women lead in worship services?”services?”

God-defined limitation, God-defined limitation, 1 Tim. 2:13-141 Tim. 2:13-14 Woman is from man, Woman is from man, 2:13 (1 Cor. 11:8-9)2:13 (1 Cor. 11:8-9) Woman was deceived, Woman was deceived, 2:142:14

Order of headship (leadership), Order of headship (leadership), 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 11:311:3

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Jesus Saves Without Respect of Jesus Saves Without Respect of Persons – Acts 10:34-35Persons – Acts 10:34-35

Salvation is not based on… Salvation is not based on… (Gal. 3:27-28; Col. 3:11)(Gal. 3:27-28; Col. 3:11) Race (Jew nor Greek)Race (Jew nor Greek) Social status (slave nor free)Social status (slave nor free) Gender (male nor female)Gender (male nor female)

Different roles given to men & womenDifferent roles given to men & women

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Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?

Names often carried relevant meaningNames often carried relevant meaning Moses (Moses (drawn out)drawn out), , Exo. 2:10Exo. 2:10 Isaac (Isaac (laughter)laughter),, Gen. 17:16-19; 21:3, 6Gen. 17:16-19; 21:3, 6 John (Jehovah is a gracious giver), John (Jehovah is a gracious giver), Lk. Lk.

1:13, 16-17; 57-661:13, 16-17; 57-66Because God said to name him “John”Because God said to name him “John”Gracious gift of son & messengerGracious gift of son & messenger

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Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?

Jesus: “Jehovah is salvation”Jesus: “Jehovah is salvation” Greek form of Hebrew Greek form of Hebrew JoshuaJoshua, , Heb. 4:8 Heb. 4:8 God’s promise of a Savior, God’s promise of a Savior, Lk. 2:11; Acts Lk. 2:11; Acts

13:2313:23Your salvation is coming, Your salvation is coming, Isa. 62:11Isa. 62:11His name: “The Lord our Righteousness,” His name: “The Lord our Righteousness,”

Jer. 23:5-6Jer. 23:5-6King is coming with salvation, King is coming with salvation, Zech. 9:9Zech. 9:9

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Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?

She will bring forth a Son,She will bring forth a Son, 1:23; Isa. 7:14; 1:23; Isa. 7:14; Lk. 1:30-32Lk. 1:30-32

You shall call his name JesusYou shall call his name Jesus For He will save For He will save (rescue, refuge),(rescue, refuge), Lk. 19:10Lk. 19:10 His people His people (those given Him by the Father),(those given Him by the Father),

Jno. 6:37, 45Jno. 6:37, 45 From their sins From their sins (source & means of (source & means of

salvation),salvation), Jno. 1:29; Heb. 2:10; 5:9Jno. 1:29; Heb. 2:10; 5:9

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Jesus our SalvationJesus our Salvation Delivered up for our offenses, Delivered up for our offenses, Rom. 4:25Rom. 4:25 What will you do with Jesus?What will you do with Jesus?

BetrayBetray Him like Judas? Him like Judas? DenyDeny & & fleeflee like the apostles? like the apostles? MockMock Him like Herod? Him like Herod? Reject truthReject truth about Him like Pilate? about Him like Pilate? Turn onTurn on Him like the mob? Him like the mob? Stay nearStay near Him like John & women at cross? Him like John & women at cross? BelieveBelieve in Him without seeing? in Him without seeing? (Jno. 21:29)(Jno. 21:29)

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