1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Called to Wisdom
From 2Timothy2.org
Theological Proposition/Focus: God's wisdom transcends the wisdom of the world
Homiletical Proposition/Application: We need to seek wisdom not through much learning but through the guiding work of the Holy Spirit.
Contents
- 1 Introduction:
- 1.1 Image:
- 1.2 Need:
- 1.3 Subject:
- 1.4 Preview: When talking about wisdom there are three things that Christians need to realize, there is wisdom that transcends the worlds wisdom, some of this wisdom can be known, and we should prioritize this wisdom in our efforts to learn.
- 1.5 Text:.
- 1.6 Setting the Stage:
- 2 Body
- 2.1 Christians need to realize that there is a wisdom which transcends the wisdom of the world (6-8).
- 2.1.1 The wisdom of the world and those who prize that wisdom have an expiration date (6).
- 2.1.2 The wisdom of God is eternal (7).
- 2.1.3 The wisdom of God has not been understood by the rulers of the world (8).
- 2.1.4 Image: Unimaginable knowledge, calculus is not the end of the road.
- 2.1.5 MTR: Take a second and consider the knowledge you pursue, is it of eternal consequence?
- 2.2 Christians need to realize that the things of God can, at least in part, be known (9-11).
- 2.2.1 God has plans that transcend human understanding (9).
- 2.2.2 God's plan is revealed through the Holy Spirit (10).
- 2.2.3 God is known by the Holy Spirit (who is Himself God) (11).
- 2.2.4 Image: What are you thinking about right now?
- 2.2.5 MTR: Take a second and evaluate your day-to-day life, does it reflect knowledge of a
- 2.3 Christians need to realize that there are certain truths that we should prioritize (12-16).
- 2.3.1 Christian truths come from the wisdom of God (12-13).
- 2.3.2 Christian truths appear to be foolish to the world (14).
- 2.3.3 Christian truths allow the Christian to view the world through the eyes of Christ (15-16).
- 2.3.4 Image: Perspective changes everything (maybe using some pictures)
- 2.3.5 MTR: Go get a vision screening, are you looking at the world through the right lenses?
- 2.1 Christians need to realize that there is a wisdom which transcends the wisdom of the world (6-8).
- 3 Conclusion:
Introduction:
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Need:
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Preview: When talking about wisdom there are three things that Christians need to realize, there is wisdom that transcends the worlds wisdom, some of this wisdom can be known, and we should prioritize this wisdom in our efforts to learn.
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Setting the Stage:
We have seen that the Gospel is central, the great unifier and really forms the foundation. So, how do we build on this foundation. A key element is wisdom.Human wisdom is limited and fails us in so many ways but God's wisdom is different and here in his letter Paul begins to present God's wisdom.
