REL 406 - Pauline Literature I

1 & 2 Corinthians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Study Topics and Assignments
Week 10 - 1 Corinthians, chapters 9-11
Scripture Readings
  • 1 Corinthians, chapters 9 - 11
  • Exodus, chapters 9 - 17, the Institution of the Passover, and the events of the Exodus
  • Exodus, chapter 32, the golden calf and the idolatry of the Israelites
  • Numbers 21:1-9, the fiery serpents
  • Numbers 25:1-9, immorality and death in the wilderness
  • Matthew 26:17-30, Matthew's account of the Last Supper, and the Institution of Communion
  • Luke 22:7-20, Luke's account of the Last Supper, and the Institution of Communion
Textbook Readings
  • pages 145 - 163
InterNet Links for this assignment
  • Links for this week - you do not have to download and read all the resources
    Visit the various sites, and make a note only what you feel you need for your studies. The Links will take you to an index page for 1 Corinthians, or to 1 Corinthians, chapter 5 - in most cases, there are links on that page which will lead you to the other chapters.
  • Other useful articles can be found by using Search Engines such as GoodSearch
  • Remember - always cite your sources
This Week's Assignment : Twenty Questions

Remember to cite your sources

  1. From 1 Corinthians 9:1-6, what were Paul's opponents probably saying?
  2. How does Paul refute his opponents?
  3. Which rule from the Old Testament does Paul quote, to show that it is reasonable for a worker to share in the harvest?
  4. According to the text-book, how should this rule be applied to the Church?
  5. What example given by Jesus does Paul quote which also applies to this situation?
  6. Did Paul insist upon his "rights" If not, why not?
  7. How does Paul describe his call to preach?
  8. In Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 9:19, Philippians 1:1, and Titus 1:1, Paul describes himself as a δουλος. What did this mean, and how did it relate to his ministry?
  9. In 9:19-23, how does Paul describe his method of evangelism?
  10. In 9:24-25, what are the differences between the rewards for the athletic games and those of the spiritual life?
  11. Write a brief account of the main events of the Exodus.
  12. How was the Passover related to the Exodus?
  13. 10:1-2 refers to the Israelites "passing through the Sea" and being "baptized". How does Paul develop this theme as a warning to Christians to take discipleship seriously?
  14. How does 10:16-17 fit in with the events of the Exodus?
  15. In 10:23-33, how does Paul balance the freedom of the Gospel with responsibility towards other people?
  16. 11:3-16 - not only Roman men covered their heads during worship, but also Jewish men did, and still do, cover their heads when praying, reading Scripture, entering a synagogue, or taking part in worship. However, for a woman to be unveiled in public in Corinth might be a sign that she was a prostitute or priestess available and on the hunt for a man. What seems to have been going on in the Church at Corinth?
  17. What were some of the probable divisions in the Church at Corinth?
  18. According to the text-book, how had some of the members of the Church been abusing the Lord's Supper?
  19. From 11:26, what is the focus of Communion?
  20. What guidelines does Paul give for receiving communion?

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