Reading for October 5th

 Read 1 Corinthians 11.2-16. In 11.2-34: Some instructions about worship: What to wear and how to observe the Lord's supper. In verses 2-16: Advice about covering the head. In verse 2: Traditions are teachings Paul had received from others (15.3; 2 Thess 2.15). In verse 3: Head may mean source (head of a river ) rather than one with authority over another. For a similar hierarchy, see 3.22-23. In verses 4-5: Prays or prophesies: A worship setting is in view. No distinction is made between what men and women do (14.33b-36. In verse 7-9: Gen 1-2 informs Paul's remarks here. Image and reflection of God uses language from Gen 1.27. Reflection of man: According to Gen 2.18-25, the woman was created from man. Reflection, or glory (Greek "doxa"), draws on the image of a reflecting light: Man reflects God's light, woman reflects man's light (Heb 1.3). In verse 10: The verse is very difficult. Possibly, "The woman ought to have authority over her own head." Because of the angels may recall Gen 6.2. In verses 11-12: For a similar mutuality, see 7.2-4. In verses 13-14: Nature: Paul's remarks accept social and religious customs of his day. Comments or Questions...