February 12, 2023: "1 Corinthians - 1:17-25" Part 3

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Sermon begins at 27:41

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Firm Foundation (He Won’t) x Cody Carnes

Goodness of God x Bethel Music

Same God x Elevation Loft Sessions

Simple Kingdom x Torwalt

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Sermon Guide

Connect:

What is your favorite company or business logo and why? (What does it represent, what’s the message in the logo, what’s the association with a special memory?)

Engage:

Read 1 Corinthians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, and Matthew 12:38

• What is the core message of Paul in these verses in 1 Corinthians?

• How does this core message differ from the expectations of Jewish teachers and learned people (Jews and Greeks)? 

Read 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

• What styles of preaching did Paul say he avoided?

• Why did he do this even though he could have been able to impress using other styles?

• Do you find it hard to do the same thing in the way you live? Why or why not? 

• What is a practical way you can follow Paul’s example and make much of Jesus instead of your abilities?  

Read Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, and 1 Peter 2:22-25

• As we see in these passages, what does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?

• What are some regular situations you find yourself in where it’s difficult to follow Jesus in “cross-shaped-living”? What can you do to submit to Jesus in one of these situations this week? 

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