1. Bible Question Box The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

2. “Is there any authority for women to participate in worship services?”  Authority  Bible authority (Matt. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Cor. 4:6)  Participate  To lead; Because women… Sing praise, Eph. 5:19 Sing praise, Eph. 5:19 Teach by singing, Col. 3:16 Teach by singing, Col. 3:16 Congregational prayer, Acts 2:42; 12:5, 12 Congregational prayer, Acts 2:42; 12:5, 12 Lord’s supper, Acts 20:7 Lord’s supper, Acts 20:7 Hear & learn word of God, Acts 20:7 Hear & learn word of God, Acts 20:7 Question #1 2

3. “May women lead in worship services?”  Doctrines of men: Authorize women to lead in worship services  Doctrine of God: Women workers, not women leaders  Specifically prohibited, 1 Tim. 2:8,11-12 Question #1 3

4. “May women lead in worship services?”  Learn, not lead, 1 Tim. 2:11 Quietness ( silence, KJV), Acts 22:2 Quietness ( silence, KJV), Acts 22:2 All submission (obedience), 1 Tim. 3:4 All submission (obedience), 1 Tim. 3:4 Question #1 4

5. “May women lead in worship services?”  Not permitted to teach or have authority over a man, 1 Tim. 2:12 Usurp: To take to oneself authority, so as to govern or exercise dominion Usurp: To take to oneself authority, so as to govern or exercise dominion Peace in the church, 1 Cor. 14:33-35 Peace in the church, 1 Cor. 14:33-35 Silent (submissive; shameful to speak) Silent (submissive; shameful to speak) Men cannot give women that which God does not allow (leadership)! Men cannot give women that which God does not allow (leadership)! Question #1 5

6. “May women lead in worship services?”  God-defined limitation, 1 Tim. 2:13-14 Woman is from man, 2:13 (1 Cor. 11:8-9) Woman is from man, 2:13 (1 Cor. 11:8-9) Woman was deceived, 2:14 Woman was deceived, 2:14  Order of headship (leadership), 1 Cor. 11:3 Question #1 6

7. Jesus Saves Without Respect of Persons – Acts 10:34-35  Salvation is not based on… (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 & women Question #1 7

8. Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?  Names often carried relevant meaning Moses ( drawn out), Exo. 2:10 Moses ( drawn out), Exo. 2:10 Isaac ( laughter), Gen. 17:16-19; 21:3, 6 Isaac ( laughter), Gen. 17:16-19; 21:3, 6 John (Jehovah is a gracious giver), Lk. 1:13, 16-17; 57-66 John (Jehovah is a gracious giver), Lk. 1:13, 16-17; 57-66 Because God said to name him “John” Because God said to name him “John” Gracious gift of son & messenger Gracious gift of son & messenger Question #2 8

9. Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?  Jesus: “Jehovah is salvation” Greek form of Hebrew Joshua, Heb. 4:8 Greek form of Hebrew Joshua, Heb. 4:8 God’s promise of a Savior, Lk. 2:11; Acts 13:23 God’s promise of a Savior, Lk. 2:11; Acts 13:23 Your salvation is coming, Isa. 62:11 Your salvation is coming, Isa. 62:11 His name: “The Lord our Righteousness,” Jer. 23:5-6 His name: “The Lord our Righteousness,” Jer. 23:5-6 King is coming with salvation, Zech. 9:9 King is coming with salvation, Zech. 9:9 Question #2 9

10. Matt. 1:21: Why was it important that Joseph & Mary name him Jesus?  She will bring forth a Son, 1:23; Isa. 7:14; Lk. 1:30-32  You shall call his name Jesus  For He will save (rescue, refuge), Lk. 19:10  His people (those given Him by the Father), Jno. 6:37, 45  From their sins (source & means of salvation), Jno. 1:29; Heb. 2:10; 5:9 Question #2 10

11. Jesus our Salvation  Delivered up for our offenses, Rom. 4:25  What will you do with Jesus? Betray Him like Judas? Betray Him like Judas? Deny & flee like the apostles? Deny & flee like the apostles? Mock Him like Herod? Mock Him like Herod? Reject truth about Him like Pilate? Reject truth about Him like Pilate? Turn on Him like the mob? Turn on Him like the mob? Stay near Him like John & women at cross? Stay near Him like John & women at cross? Believe in Him without seeing? (Jno. 21:29) Believe in Him without seeing? (Jno. 21:29) 11