His Wisdom (3)

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. 

Primary Text

“Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 1v22-24 (NIV)

The Life Application Study Bible makes this commentary on these verses “Many Jews considered the Good News of Jesus Christ to be foolish, because they thought the Messiah would be a conquering king accompanied by signs and miracles. Jesus had not restored David’s throne as they expected. Besides, He was executed as a criminal, and how could a criminal be a savior? Greeks, too, considered the gospel foolish: they did not believe in a bodily resurrection; they did not see in Jesus the powerful characteristics of their mythological gods; and they thought no reputable person would be crucified. To them, death was defeat, not victory. The Good News of Jesus Christ still sounds foolish to many. Our society worships power, influence, and wealth. Jesus came as a humble, poor servant, and He offers His kingdom to those who have faith, not to those who do all kinds of good deeds to try to earn His gifts. This looks foolish to the world, but Christ is our power, the only way we can be saved. Knowing Christ personally is the greatest wisdom anyone could have.” Do you have a personal relationship with Him today?

Supplementary Text

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood, shed on the cross.” Colossians 1v15-20 (NIV)

Prayer

Father, we thank You for Your great plan of salvation. Jesus we exalt You. Spirit of the living God, we honor You. We thank You Father for rescuing us from the dominion of darkness and bringing us into the kingdom of the Son whom You love, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Thank You Father, Son and Holy Spirit, in Jesus name we pray, amen.