Don’t just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage  you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this  sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 31, Matthew 16:21 – 23.Sermon Notes

Wisdom is “recognizing reality and responding rightly.”Paul presents two perspectives on the “word of the cross” (the message about Jesus’ death on a cross and what it means).Worldly wisdom perspective – the message of the cross is folly, a wrong view of ultimate reality

Godly wisdom perspective – the message of the cross is wisdom, a right view of ultimate reality

The Conflict – God destroys worldly wisdom because it fails  in its most essential task of recognizing reality and responding  rightly (and thereby deceives people).

Sermon Application

Do you agree with Randy’s definition of wisdom? How else might wisdom be defined?

How is wisdom different than knowledge?

Do you see the “spiritual buffet” mindset at work in you or those you know and love? Is that a problem? Why or why not?

What view of reality does “the word of the cross” present? Is that your view of reality?

Why does God need to destroy worldly wisdom?

What is the right way to respond to the “word of the cross”?

Do you have a question about today’s sermon? Email Randy Forrester ([email protected]).