1 Corinthians 2:2-7
Today we are reading 1 Corinthians 2.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
1 Corinthians 2:2-7 - For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling, 4 and my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. 6 Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; 7 but we speak God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory;
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts With Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions"
Honest Questions
1. What are some practical steps we can take to make sure Jesus is exalted in our daily routine?
2. Was the determination to "know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified" a posture Paul took only with the church in Corinth or everywhere he went? What should we learn from this statement?
3. In what ways have you most frequently experienced the demonstration of the Spirit and of power?
4. What do we know about the power of God and how do we know it?
5. What are some passages of scripture or biblical stories that help you recognize various levels of spiritual maturity?
6. What is the difference between the wisdom of this age and the wisdom which God predestined before the ages to our glory?
7. Do you think your faith tends to rest on the wisdom of man or the power of God? Is this an aspect of your faith that needs adjustment or are you happy with your current condition?
8. What are some ways we can facilitate things like worship, prayer, or community service here at School of the Word? Do you think we should even try? Why or why not?
9. What is was your favorite verse in 1 Corinthians 2 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading 1 Corinthians 2?
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