In 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Paul says the message of the cross is foolishness to the perishing but the power of God to the saved. This lesson, “The Cross Paradox,” traces how the gospel flips the world’s assumptions: weakness becomes strength, humility becomes greatness, and losing your life for Christ becomes the way you truly find it. We walk through why Christ crucified is offensive to worldly pride, why God’s wisdom confounds human wisdom, and how the cross reveals the love and justice of God meeting in one place. Along the way we connect key Scriptures including Isaiah 53, Galatians 3:13, Mark 10:42-45, and 1 Peter 3:18, and end with a clear call to embrace the cross-shaped life Jesus teaches.

Originally Aired: Feb 22nd, 2026

Sunday morning Lesson

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Brandon, FL 33596