Lesson 4773

 (Lesson 4773) (02-28-25) 1st Corinthians 2:11-16  

   “For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul explained that just as no one knows a person's thoughts except that person him/herself, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Believers have received the Spirit of God so they can understand what God has freely given them. Paul emphasized that spiritual truths cannot be understood by the natural (unsaved) person because those truths can ONLY be spiritually discerned. He stated that the spiritual person judges all things but cannot be judged by anyone other than God. Quoting Scripture, Paul concluded that no one can fully comprehend the mind of the Lord, but believers have access to the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. ~

Lesson 4772

 (Lesson 4772) (02-27-25) 1st Corinthians 2:6-10 

   “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 

 

    In today’s quote, Paul explained that he preached wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or its rulers, who are passing away. Instead, he spoke of God’s hidden wisdom, a mystery that He ordained before time for believers' glory. He stated that none of the rulers of that age understood that wisdom, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord Jesus. Paul then quoted Scripture, saying that no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no heart has imagined the things God has prepared for those who love Him. However, God revealed these things to believers through His Spirit, who searches and knows the deep things of both God and man. ~ 

Lesson 4771

 (Lesson 4771) (02-26-25) 1st Corinthians 2:1-5 

   “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul reminded the Corinthians that when he came to them, he did not preach with eloquence or human wisdom but simply proclaimed Jesus Christ and Him crucified. He admitted that he came in weakness, fear, and trembling, relying not on persuasive words but relying on the persuasive power of the Holy Spirit. Paul emphasized that our faith should not rest on human wisdom, but rather, we should rely on the power of God to relay the knowledge that true salvation comes through the work of the Holy Spirit, not through intellectual arguments or human effort. ~ 

Lesson 4770

 (Lesson 4770) (02-25-25) 1st Corinthians 1:20-31 

   “Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul challenged the wisdom of mankind, asking where the wise, the scribes, and the debaters of the age were, declaring that God had made the wisdom of the world foolish. He explained that the world, through its wisdom, failed to know God, so He chose to save those who believe through the preaching of Jesus Christ crucified. While Jews sought signs and Greeks pursued wisdom, Paul proclaimed Christ crucified—a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but the power and wisdom of God to those who are called. Paul emphasized that God chose the foolish, weak, and despised things of the world to shame the wise and strong, ensuring that no one could boast before Him. He concluded by stating that Christ became wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption for believers, so that those who might brag could only brag because of the power of faith in Jesus Christ. ~