(Ps 34:17-19) If you’re going through heartache, God is near to you. (1 Cor 2:5-6; 1:18) Faith should not be in wisdom of men, but power of God. Hidden wisdom, parables (v. 2:7-8; Mt 13:10-11).

(Ps 91:1-16) God protects from danger, disease and fear. Differences between Old and New Testament living (1 Cor 2:3). Trusting Holy Spirit to work through your words to evangelize (1 Cor 2:4-5; Lk 4).

Doctrine of incarnation, eternal life, Trinity, fellowship, joy (1 Jn 1:1-4). Jesus is eternal life, which He brought to us (Jn 10:10).

(Ps 46:1-2) Remembering 9/11 while seeking refuge in God. Overcoming physical and emotional weakness to still glorify God (1 Cor 2:3). Rebound (Rev 3:20; 1 Jn 1:9).

Introduction: authorship, date/location, audience, historical context (Gnosticism), purpose and theme, Biblical perspective. Outline.

(Prov 17:6) Honoring grandparents. Apologetics (1 Cor 2:2). Paul purposely chose to focus solely on Jesus and the cross.

The work of Christ (Is 53:5). Seven often overlooked yet profoundly significant aspects of Christ’s work (1 Jn 2:1; Heb 7:24-25).

(Ps 34:8) Invitation to experience God’s goodness. Transition from self-reliance to trusting in God’s grace and sovereignty (1 Cor 1:29-31). Glorying in the Lord (v. 31).

(Ps 34:8) Invitation to experience God’s goodness. Transition from self-reliance to trusting in God’s grace and sovereignty (1 Cor 1:29-31). Glorying in the Lord (v. 31).

(Ps 113:5-8) God transcendence over human wisdom. God uses the weak to shame the wise (1 Cor 1:27-28).