The Power of the Cross
God's wisdom confounding worldly foolishness.
Paul's opening word to the divided Corinthians.
The big idea
The cross looks like weakness to the world, but it is the power of God.
Opening scripture
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
What does “The Power of the Cross” walk through?
The Power of the Cross
1 Corinthians 1:18 · KJV
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
In plain English
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Walking in Truth
Paul's letter to 1 Corinthians reveals the boundless depths of gospel grace. Paul's opening word to the divided Corinthians. By applying this truth daily, our hearts find steady peace.
“The cross looks like weakness to the world, but it is the power of God.”
Pray
Father, thank You for the truth of 1 Corinthians 1:18. Let Your Holy Spirit empower me to walk in its light today. Amen.
Write it down
How can the truth of 1 Corinthians 1:18 shape your mindset today?
Abide in Grace
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 1 Corinthians 1:18. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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