Session 11: Tradition, Authority, and the Way of Christ: Understanding 1 Corinthians 11

In 1 Corinthians 11:1–16, Paul invites the church to imitate him as he imitates Christ—calling believers to humility, order, and a posture of honoring God in both heart and practice.In this message, Walt Zweigle unpacks a passage that is often confusing, sometimes controversial, and deeply rooted in first-century culture. Through clear explanation and modern examples, we see how Paul uses traditions, family roles, and cultural symbols to teach a timeless truth: how we live, love, and carry ourselves should reflect the character of Christ.Drawing from Jewish customs, family stories, and the everyday experiences of authority and submission, this teaching helps us discern what in this passage is cultural, what is timeless, and how the gospel shapes our freedom. The goal isn’t legalism—but imitation of Christ’s humility, love, and order in every area of life.