1Ti 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
1Ti 2:13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
1Ti 2:14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
1Ti 2:15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety

In a worship service, what does it mean for a woman to usurp authority over a man, beyond teaching/preaching? For example, (and I realize many reformed churches don't practice this) if a woman does the special music before/during the offering, is she usurping authority over a man? Are there times during a worship service when a woman can be the only person speaking/singing without usurping authority over a man? If a woman's behavior in church does usurp the authority of a man, is it speaking about any man in the congregation (is she usurping my authority? - what authority do I have within the worship setting by virtue of my being a man?

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Bob Howes
Framingham, MA

A reoccurring thought:

Rev 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.