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1 Corinthians 1:18-31

1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Where do we look for wisdom? The temptations of miraculous signs and human standards. 1 Cor 1:22, 26. Temptation to be RELEVANT (Matt 4:3) 2. Temptation to be SPECTACULAR (Matt 4:5-6) 3. Temptation to be POWERFUL (Matt 4:9). Christ Crucified The alternative of

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1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

  2. Where do we look for wisdom? The temptations of miraculous signs and human standards 1 Cor 1:22, 26

  3. Temptation to be • RELEVANT (Matt 4:3) • 2. Temptation to be • SPECTACULAR (Matt 4:5-6) • 3. Temptation to be • POWERFUL (Matt 4:9)

  4. Christ Crucified The alternative of God’s foolishness and God’s weakness 1 Cor 1:18, 23

  5. God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong 1 Cor 1:27

  6. Our wisdom and strength “For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength” 1 Cor 1:25

  7. TAKEN by God • to belong to God • 2. BLESSED by God • to receive God’s gifts • 3. BROKEN by God • for the sake of God’s purposes • 4. GIVEN by God • to serve others.

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