The Foolish Wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5)

God works through what the world considers foolish and weak to display his wisdom and power.
I. The Message God Chose: Christ Crucified (1:18-25)
II. The People God Chose: Weak According to the World (1:26-31)
III. The Method Paul Chose: Weakness and Dependence (2:1-5)
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Self-Love and the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
The Church God Calls (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
Devoted: The Gift and Goal of Singleness (1 Corinthians 7:6-8, 25-35)

Key Idea: Singleness is a good gift with the grand goal of undivided devotion to God.
Back to Basics 3 – Cherish the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:2

I. The Cross is the Power of God for Salvation (1:18) II. The Cross is the Wisdom of God for Fools (1:22-28) III. The Cross is the Christian’s Boast Forever (1:29-2:2) Discussion Questions
Jesus Loves Me When I Am Not Enough (1 Cor. 1:26-31)

When you feel like you’re not enough, “God does not allow us to stay strong in ourselves because He wants us to stay close to Him.” J.I. Packer, Weakness is the Way Union with Christ: “The battle cry of the Christian is not, “I must try harder, I must try harder. I must try harder.” […]
Singleness for God’s Glory (1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 25-35)
The Church: A Body with Many Members (1 Corinthians 12:12-26)
Fruit, Faith, and the Gospel: Faithfulness (1 Corinthians 1:4-9)

Key Idea: Our faithfulness to God is rooted in God’s past, present, and future faithfulness.
Youth Retreat 2024, Kairos Session 3 – All Together Now (1 Corinthians 12:26)