1 Corinthians 1:10-2:5
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This is the second sermon in our series on God’s Church (1 Corinthians). This sermon is ‘Preach Christ Crucified’.
Questions and going deeper resources
Small group questions
CONNECT:How would others recognise that your identity is shaped by your relationship with Jesus?
WARM-UP
- How would the world define wisdom? Where do the people on your frontlines search for wisdom?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-25 - God’s Power
- What does it look like for God’s church to be unified? What is it that ultimately unites us?
- Can we ever be tempted to follow church leaders? How can we avoid this temptation?
- How does the world react to the message of the cross?
- How does God’s wisdom make the wisdom of this world foolish? What does this tell us about the type of wisdom we should pursue?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - God’s People
- How does Paul describe the Corinthians in these verses? How is this a source of great comfort for us?
- Throughout the whole of God’s story, what type of people does God work through and choose?
- Is there anything that we can boast in when it comes to our salvation?
- What does it look like to boast in the Lord? How could you demonstrate and show your confidence in the gospel on your frontlines?
Read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - God’s Messengers
- In what way did Paul come to the Corinthians? What was the centre of his message? How did he communicate this?
- What should be our constant message as a church? How should we communicate this?
- How can we ensure that our faith relies on the power of God and not the wisdom of people?
APPLY: How can we keep the cross central to all that we do?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for your phenomenal grace, love, mercy, and power shown to us in Jesus’ death. Please keep us from resting in worldly wisdom but only in you. Help us to keep the cross firmly in our sights and minds all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Going deeper resources
On Your Frontline This Week: Amongst holidays, what new opportunities do you have to visit, love, or listen to someone?
Listen, Watch, and Read:
- Things to Remember by Simon Manchester
- Jesus Christ and Hum Crucified by Alistair Begg
- The Message of the Cross in a Secular World by Mike Raiter
- 1 Corinthians 1 by Peter Adam
- The Cross an Electric Chair? by Glenn Stanton
Series Resources:
Some helpful resources for our Series:
- Website: “First Corinthians” by the Bible Project
- Course: “1 Corinthians” as part of the Ridley Certificate (6-week online course)
