The Foolishness of God

September 28, 2009 · Filed Under Sermon Study Guides, Sermons 

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

  1. Why is the cross scandalous to the Jews and foolish to the Gentiles (specifically the Greeks)? What culturally or historically contributes to this being so?
  2. What are some contemporary forms of the “wisdom of the world?” In what ways are they made foolish by the wisdom of God?
  3. What is the power in the cross? Think this through thoroughly and deeply. Try to have your answers evidenced by Scripture. Consider the four points relating to this that were mentioned in the sermon.
  4. Look at vs. 21. Why did God plan it this way?
  5. The cross is powerful. With this truth from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 in mind read Ephesians 3:7-21. Relate what this says about power to the cross as the source and beginning of a Christian’s power. How might this passage show that “the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength?”
  6. Pray for people who you know are lost to have a clear understanding of the Gospel and pray that they might be enlightened by the power of the cross. Pray that each of you would be obedient to share the foolishness of God with others.

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