1. Studies in 1 Corinthians
Conduct in the Assembly “Decently and in Order”
1 Cor. 14:26-33, 40

2. All things for edification (26)
Orderliness helps edification
“Each of you” – those who will lead
Abilities – Preparation!

3. All things for edification (26)
Psalms, teaching
Every act needs to be orderly (cf. Singing - Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16, 1 Cor. 14:15 teaching)
Uncontrolled services without authority

4. Several participate (26)
Worship is not a “one man show”
Leaders serve
Jesus – Matt. 20:28
Elders – 1 Pet. 5:2-3
All -1 Pet. 5:5, Gal. 5:13

5. “The mind can only retain what the seat can endure”
Two or three (27)
“The mind can only retain what the seat can endure”
Endurance is often a mindset! Ezra 7:10
To be effective, the service does not have to go on forever!

6. Place of silence (28)
Not everyone has to speak up! If not beneficial, don’t say it!
Consider this in Bible classes. Why do you comment?
Learn to listen – Jas. 1:19, Prov. 18:15

7. “If there is no interpreter” Not just the preaching of the word!
Understandable (28, 31)
“If there is no interpreter”
Not just the preaching of the word!
Every act of worship – 1 Cor. 14:15, cf. 11:23-26, even giving 2 Cor. 8:5

8. Organization and forethought!
Orderly (29-30)
Organization and forethought!
Are we too casual? Do we prepare before we lead?
That is why we publish the “duty roster.” Preparation of list is a serious task.

9. Listeners need to “judge” Is what is said the truth?
Let the others judge (29)
Listeners need to “judge”
Is what is said the truth?
Acts 17:11, 1 Thess. 5:20-21, 1 John 4:1
Still the message needs to be considered (even if you don’t like it)!

10. The spirit of the prophets(32)
Let it be controlled
Even those with spiritual gifts had control of their conduct
We need to control ourselves – Don’t “show off” Cf. Eph. 4:26, 1 Tim. 1:5, 2 Tim. 2:24-25

11. God is not the author of confusion (33)
His word is clear and understandable Eph. 5:17
We need to seek to present it (or lead) with clarity!

12. In our worship Is God magnified? Are we edified?