3. Human Wisdom vs. Hidden Wisdom God is, by nature, a revealer, not a concealer. Psalm 19:1-4 Romans 1:19-20 Why is the wisdom of God “secret” and “hidden”? Matthew 13:9-17 Revelation of God’s wisdom is a gift given only to those who follow Him, not to the crowds. Spiritual blindness is the result of Satanic … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 8c – Setting the Contrast: Human Wisdom vs. Hidden Wisdom"

Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Review:Paul is making a series of contrasts: Spiritually mature vs. “infants” This Age vs. The Age to Come Human Wisdom vs. Wisdom from God Natural vs. Spiritual Last week…1. Spiritually Maturity vs. “Infants” (v. 6) “Yet among the mature…” 2. This Age vs. The Age to Come These contrasting ages represent … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 8b – Setting the Contrast: “This Age vs. The Age to Come"

Paul continues a with a series of contrasts: Spiritually mature vs. “infants” This Age vs. The Age to Come Human Wisdom vs. Wisdom from God Natural vs. Spiritual 1. Spiritually Maturity vs. “Infants” 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 Hebrews 5:12-14 1 Peter 2:2 Mark 4:26-29 There is an expectation of maturity in the Kingdom of God. Ephesians … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 8a – Setting the Contrast: Rated M for Mature"

Judges 21:25 1 Samuel 7:3-14 1 – Return to the Lord with your all your heart (v. 3) “I believe the greatest trick of the devil is not to get us into some sort of evil but rather have us wasting time.” — Donald Miller Proverbs 4:23-27 Prayer focus: A return to whole-hearted devotion to … Continue reading "A Season of Seeking – Part 1"

Acts 17:16-34 Love ________ Love ________ Make _______________ Personal Walls ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ V____________________ Paul was able to show the Athenians how their _____________________ and _____________ were both connected and yet disconnected from the ____________ of God. L ____________________ Paul was provoked by the _________________________ and __________________ of the people. T ____________________ Paul focused on … Continue reading "Beyond Our Walls"

1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2:1-5 Three truths from this passage: 1) God chooses. God is always the initiator. 2 Corinthians 12:9 God is looking for those who know how desperately they need Him. Isaiah 66:1-2 2) God chooses people. In scripture, God never does anything to advance His redemptive purposes without a human partner. If there … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 7 continued – Who God Chooses Part"

1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2:1-5 Three truths from this passage: 1) God chooses. God is always the initiator. 2 Corinthians 12:9 God is looking for those who know how desperately they need Him. Isaiah 66:1-2 2) God chooses people. In scripture, God never does anything to advance His redemptive purposes without a human partner. If there … Continue reading "A Beautiful Mess: A Study of 1 Corinthians – Pt. 7 – Who God Chooses"