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
- From 1 Corinthians 9:1-6, what were Paul's opponents probably saying?
- How does Paul refute his opponents?
- Which rule from the Old Testament does Paul quote, to show that it is reasonable for a worker to share in the harvest?
- According to the text-book, how should this rule be applied to the Church?
- What example given by Jesus does Paul quote which also applies to this situation?
- Did Paul insist upon his "rights" If not, why not?
- How does Paul describe his call to preach?
- 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?
- In 9:19-23, how does Paul describe his method of evangelism?
- In 9:24-25, what are the differences between the rewards for the athletic games and those of the spiritual life?
- Write a brief account of the main events of the Exodus.
- How was the Passover related to the Exodus?
- 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?
- How does 10:16-17 fit in with the events of the Exodus?
- In 10:23-33, how does Paul balance the freedom of the Gospel with responsibility towards other people?
- 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?
- What were some of the probable divisions in the Church at Corinth?
- According to the text-book, how had some of the members of the Church been abusing the Lord's Supper?
- From 11:26, what is the focus of Communion?
- What guidelines does Paul give for receiving communion?
Use MSWord or a text editor such as Notepad to prepare and save your work, then submit it via the Blackboard-Turnitin page for the course.
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