Hello and welcome to the Women's Weekly Bible Challenge! I'm Lisa Ann Spencer. Let's talk about HEADCOVERINGS as an issue that pertains to women in the Bible. I'll begin by giving an overview of the first 10 chapters of 1 Corinthians, because context is king! It is a mistake to approach a chapter of the Bible to interpret it without a thorough knowledge of what comes before and after it. This is a complex passage and this will be a lengthy blog. Grab your favorite cuppa and let's dig into God’s word. COMMENTARY OF 1 Corinthians 11 on HEAD COVERINGS The Apostle Paul spent the first four chapters of 1st Corinthians defending his apostleship given to him by the risen, Lord Jesus Christ. Paul reminded the Corinthians that it was he who had begotten them through the gospel of Jesus Christ, and he told them to be followers of him as he followed Christ ( 4:15-16 ). He could say this because of his authority. Paul spends the next two chapters (1 Corinthians