Introduction
Important commandments and advice for the church to follow.
Questions
1. What did Paul want the Corinthians to know about the relationship between God, Christ, men and women?
v 3 But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.
2. What did Jesus say the bread and cup of wine represent?
v 23 to 25 ... the Lord Jesus ... took bread. When he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. ... In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. ..."
3. What does Jesus say is the significance of breaking bread and drinking wine?
v 25 and 26 ... Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 3 Paul tells the Corinthians to remember that Christ is man’s head, man is woman’s head and God is Christ's head
- v 4 to 16 Paul gives guidance about head coverings. When praying or prophesying, men should have uncovered heads while women should have their heads covered
- v 17 to 22 Divisions in the Corinthian church are shown by the rich overeating while the poor are starving. Members are not taking care of each other
- v 23 to 34 Paul gives instructions for remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus in a regular shared simple meal of bread and wine, known today as Communion or the Breaking of Bread