Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
Series
Cultural Script
The world continually seeks wisdom and power, so Paul uses the opposite words foolishness and weakness over twenty times in this passage to get the attention of the people of Corinth. Like people of modern cities, the Corinthians believed if someone was well-educated and had considerable influence over others they must be valuable. What they said and did must be right!
Wisdom and Power
Foolishness and Weakness
Competition and Achievement
People are the main characters
You are the Hero or Heroine
Foolishness and Weakness
Competition and Achievement
People are the main characters
You are the Hero or Heroine
Biblical Script
Job 38:4, 36
Word of the cross is foolishness to unbelievers.
Power of the Gospel saves us.
1 Cor. 2:20-12 Holy Spirit reveals truth
But God…
Script Flipped
Your faith is solely in God, not man.
Jesus Christ is the head of the church.
Focus on Jesus. He is the source of unity!
Take Aways
How does your Life Script read?
Have you humbled yourself before God and asked Him to save you?
Believer, Are you following the Culture’s Script?
Are you the hero or heroine of your story?