"FOOLISHNESS," AND, "POWER" (PART II)

"For the Word of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."  (1 Corinthians 1:18)

"Foolishness," is the work of man's reasoning.  "Power," is the work of Jesus Christ.  

We cannot "reason" our way through life.  We can only "power" our way through life.  And that power which empowers us is, "....Christ the power of God...."

Father, in Jesus' Name, thank You for Your power which alone can save me.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM, OT LESSON, NT LESSON

PSALM NUGGET:

"When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches."  (Psalm 63:6)

OT LESSON:

"The Lord said to Gideon, 'You have too many men.  I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against Me, "My own strength has saved me."'"  (Judges 7:2)

NT LESSON:

"But he said to them, 'Do not be alarmed.  You seek Jesus of Nazareth, Who was crucified.  He is risen!  He is not here.  See the place where they  laid Him.'"  (Mark 16:6)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"FOOLISHNESS" OR "POWER"

"But he said to them, 'Do not be alarmed.  You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified.  He is risen!  He is not here.  See the place where they laid Him.'"  (Mark 16:6)

On Mars Hill when Paul spoke of the resurrection, "....some laughed in contempt...."  The only "laughter" for me concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the laughter of indescribable victory and joy!

The proclaiming of Jesus' death on a cross, His burial, and resurrection is right to this very hour, "....foolishness to those who are perishing --------------------------   but to us who are being saved----------- it is the power of God."   

Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank You for, "the power of [You]."  

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

PSALM, OT LESSON, NT LESSON

PSALM NUGGET:

"But I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble." (Psalm 59:16)

OT LESSON:

"Is not wisdom found among the aged?  Does not long life bring understanding?  To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are His." (Job 12:12, 13--NIV)

NT LESSON:

"The inscription of the charge against Him had been inscribed,'THE KING OF THE JEWS.'" ( Mark 15:26, NASB)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2