Context:

1. It’s better to “keep silent in the church…” than to cause disorder, I Corinthians 14:27-28
2. Don’t blame the Spirit for behavior that creates disorder, I Corinthians 14:32-33

 

I.      The Examples of Prophetic Words from Women in Scripture
         A. Old Testament Examples: Moses’ sister, Deborah the Judge
         B. New Testament
             1.  Mary, the Mother of Jesus
             2.  Elizabeth, the Mother of John
             3.  Anna in the temple at the dedication of Jesus
             4.  Daughters of Philip
II.     Women and Prophesying in I Corinthians 11

III.    The Primary Issue in I Corinthians 14, Disorder in Corporate Worship

          A.  Parallel Passage in I Timothy 2:11-13 and Paul’s Appeal to the Order of                Creation
          B.  The Warning in I Corinthians 14:34-35: For the sake of order and peace,                women, like those interrupting services under the guise of Spirit filled                  speech, should keep silent

 Application: Women play the same vital role in ministry within the church and outside the church as men.  However, for the sake of the doctrinal and theological setting ministry of the church, the preaching and teaching ministry of the church, it is best that the lead pastor and all others who function in this role be men.  This is not a statement of equality or value or worth or ability.  This is a statement of order and peace within the congregation.