Wisdom from the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Proclaiming Christ Crucified Paul is speaking of his Gospel ministry amongst those in the Corinthian Church The purpose of this speaking of his ministry is to emphasize what he spoke about in the previous chapter, namely, that his ministry was not of the wisdom and power of man but of the wisdom and power of God. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Christ the Wisdom and Power of God 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Divisions in the Church 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 A major problem was reported to Paul about the believers in the Corinth Church There were schisms among the believers. These were not divisions because of true and false doctrine but divisions because of personalities and parties. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Grace be unto you 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 “Apostle of Jesus Christ.” This is an official office with extraordinary authority in the early church history. It is inseparably related to Jesus Christ. The word means “messenger.” It was an unique office for the early spreading of the Gospel. There is no such thing as apostolic succession. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20 “The eleven disciples” verse 16 The word “eleven” reminds of the loss of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Christ then later committed suicide. Judas’ loss reduced the count of the disciples to eleven. The case of Judas has many modern-day illustrations, such folk start well and seem to be ready and willing to serve Christ. But they fall out by the way and do not make it into His service. “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” verse 18 To understand this text on power, it is important to know that the word translated “power” primarily means “authority” not strength or might. Before Christ gives the disciples the commission, He first informs them of the authority for the commission. if you would fulfill the great commission given you, you must recognize Him as authority over you. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
The Report of the Guard Matthew 28:11-15 “Some of the watch” Verse 11 Not all of the watch went to the religious leaders of the Jews to report what had happened. While “some” went to do the reporting, the others fled from the area. The trauma at the tomb had destroyed military discipline among the guards. They all forsake their post, a very grave failure in military conduct. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
The Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week” Verse 1 Women are prominent in the post resurrection record of the Scripture. As soon as it was light outside, women headed for the tomb of Christ. Both devotion (love for Christ) and dedication (early rising) are seen in the time these women came to the sepulcher. They came as soon as it was light enough to come. Other Gospel accounts tell us the purpose of their coming which was to put more spices on the corpse of Christ—they did not think Joseph of Arimathea did an adequate job. He was hurried because of the time and the women watched him prepare the body. So these women eagerly return to the sepulcher as soon as it was practical. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
The Guard at the Tomb Matthew 27:62-66 “We remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again” verse 63 These religious leaders vented their hatred of Christ quickly when they called Him “that deceiver.” These words are translated from a word which means “vagabond imposter The memory of the enemies of Christ was better than the memory of Christ’s disciples when it came to the resurrection message. The disciples did not pay attention to this message, for they did not want nor think Christ would die. All Christ’s predictions about His death and promises about the resurrection were unheeded by the disciples. But Christ’s enemies heard and remembered the message Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day
Jesus Is Buried Matthew 27:57-61 “There came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph” verse 57 The man who provided the tomb for Christ was a wealthy man. It seems that most earthly wealth is controlled by the ungodly; but there are a few exceptions among the wealthy, such as Joseph of Arimathea, who are friends of the Gospel. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day