CONNECT: How can we keep the cross central to all that we do?

WARM-UP

1. What do you think is the most common pieces of wisdom that our culture offers?
2. Where were many in the church in Corinth seeking their wisdom from? How can we sometimes be tempted to do the same?

Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 - The True Nature of Wisdom

1. What and who are not the source of true wisdom? Who are rulers of this age that Paul describes?
2. What is the ultimate trajectory of a worldly type of wisdom (devoid of God)? How can you see this as true - perhaps considering examples from your frontline?
3. What is the content of the ‘message of wisdom’ which Paul speaks about here?
4. In what way was this message hidden but is now revealed? How does this contrast with the secret knowledge that some of the Corinthians longed for?
5. How is it evident that the rulers of Paul’s age did not understand the wisdom of the cross?
6. What is the trajectory of God’s wisdom compared to the wisdom of the world?
7. What has God prepared for those who love him? How should this good news spur us on amidst our daily lives across the whole spectrum of frontlines?
8. How can we encourage and remind one another of the promise of the glory that God has prepared?

Read 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 - Received in the Power of God’s Spirit

1. Who were the Apostles? How was the Holy Spirit particularly at work in the lives of the Apostles?
2. How is the Holy Spirit at work in us in order to bring about an understanding of the cross?
3. How does the Holy Spirit make a way for phenomenal intimacy between every believer and God?
4. As you seek to show and share the Good News, how is the Holy Spirit involved? How should we be greatly encouraged that it is ultimately the work of God’s Spirit that brings about conversion?
5. How are you dependent on the Holy Spirit in seeking to follow Jesus on your frontline?

APPLY:  How can you seek the Holy Spirit’s wisdom this week on one of your frontlines?

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On Your Frontline This Week: Amongst holidays, what new opportunities do you have to visit, love, or listen to someone?

Listen, Watch, and Read:          

• The Power of the Spirit by Peter Adam:
• The Spirit and Revelation by Christopher Wright:
• Grow UP! By Richard Coombs:
• Understanding God’s Wisdom by Alistair Begg:
  

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)

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