1 Corinthians 1:20-31 ~ God is wiser than men

1 Corinthians 1:20-31

20 Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."


A Living and Active Church for More that 15 Centuries; This Church is found in Greece, Osios David in the town of Salonica. It was built in the 5th century, see the waves in the tile roof. It has survived the centuries: wars, religious changes, famine and economic upheaval, you can see from the photos it is Enjoyed today. 

The first photo is the back of the church, the next photos are the front of the church. The early Churches were generally a house that expanded, see for example, below, the house of St. Peter in Capernaum. St. Peter's house was originally one of the largest houses in Capernaum (they were prosperous and placed next to the Synagogue. Rooms were added as more people gathered to celebrate the Father. This is a welcoming place where the Spirit of love encourages fellowship and joy.

Our Church continues the tradition today. We meet each Tuesday to work on needlepoint for the Church's kneelers, cross stitching, pin cushions with spools of thread, mending, knitting and crocheting. Web sites. Decorations for a down town Lutheran Church Nursery. Home Decor. Pillows. 

Prayers are discussed, people are affirmed, other people are prayed for. The door is always open and, from time to time, people stop by to be prayed for.

God loves gathering and non-idle hands.  People are free to be who they are, books are discussed. Prayer shawls are prayed over and taken to the ill. Healings and miracles are rejoice over to the Glory of God. Encouraging things are spoken.

And then we go to lunch!

Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: 'The LORD is our righteousness.'

So many times we fail to praise what HE gives us that is good. So much easier to complain. We forget our lives give a message to one another.  We must work for a peace that does not collapse like rain on tissue paper. A nicey peace looks like what a plaster saint would do. To over communicate loudly causes the heart to forget its own compassion. God sees the thoughts of all of us and wants to save the World. 

Only God would do that.


We forget that ominously "no one had to tell Jesus what was in the heart of mankind..."

His response to the ick we can muck up?

Bible Word about the Compassion, of Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, 
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and
you will find rest for your souls.
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Isaiah 40:11
Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes.

Hebrews 2:17
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that
 He might become a merciful and faithful high priest
 in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

Luke 7:13
When the Lord saw her, He felt compassion for her, and said to her, "Do not weep."

Matthew 15:32
And Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, "I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way."




Isaiah 42:3
"A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice."

Isaiah 63:9
In all their affliction He was afflicted, 
And the angel of His presence saved them; 
In His love and in His mercy He redeemed them,
And He lifted them and carried them all the days of old. (Come Lord Jesus!)

Matthew 8:3
Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Matthew 8:16-17
When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed; and He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were ill. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: "HE HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES AND CARRIED AWAY OUR DISEASES."

Matthew 9:36
Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, 
because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 14:14
When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, 
and felt compassion for them and healed their sick.


 

Matthew 20:34
Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.

Matthew 23:37
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! 

How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling."

 

Mark 6:34
When Jesus went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things.

Mark 8:2-3
"I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. "If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come from a great distance."

Luke 19:41-42
When He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it, 
saying, "If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes.

John 11:34-38
and said, "Where have you laid him?" They *said to Him, "Lord, come and see." Jesus wept. So the Jews were saying, "See how He loved him!" 

John 18:8-9
Jesus answered, "I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way," to fulfill the word which He spoke, "Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one."

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, 
yet without sin.

John walked with Jesus Christ.

1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because
God is Love


Jesus our Hero - is Alive.

When He said He sent the Advocate, the Helper, the Holy Spirit - He didn't mean the vapor over the water in Genesis. God will comfort us, tell us to be less selfish, encourage us to speak up. Be merciful.


Matthew 5:9
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.

Thank you Father God for these Blessings:



Thank you United States House of Representatives for your efforts to apply appropriate boundaries to the NSA. Thank you, Supreme Court Justices, for giving us cell phones as our means of communication and requiring a warrant for removal. 

Thank you to the very unsung heroes of our Police Forces who want to work the peace and put themselves on the line to do that. Thank you, John Anderson, my brother, for the years you spent defending the police from law suits almost always and usually from the offender.

Thank you United States citizens for voting to put in new Congress people and sending hope for new ideas and vim and vigor.

Father God, we pray the United States Government will prepare for the peace and end wars. Sometimes people have to work for their own peace.

Father God, when we think of our fellow man, let's remember Halloween candy is so feared and yet is safe. Let's remember instead All Saint's Day is in the neighborhood. Build up the Body of Christ in Love and encourage us to see Good News.

Father God bless the Conroe ISD for their new free credit High School combining with Lone Star Community College. Educate the nation for the blessing of good work. Innovations because these are really good people who love their students. I know one High School Principal who stays up all night to look for lost children. And works the next day. Mark Murrell, God Bless you. That little girl was found and does well.

We pray for the United States Armed Forces to offer a college degree as a free, earned benefit to the active duty people protecting and serving us. As well as technical degrees. And associates. 

Bless the Churches who don't give up, knowing Jesus is Alive and our Father God wants us to go forth in Him. 

Continue to bless those each day who pray to Father God asking for His help to never give up the assurance that He wants to answer. Life is one fat test of our metal - help us go Far with You, Father God, knowing You still see Life as Good. 

We will, Father God, get out a trowel and till that gratitude and be with God going forth to provide for our children and grandchildren the knowledge and fulfillment of His Love. We pray for educations to be main focuses of political campaigns - war no more. The gift of work with knowing the profit of the company is equitably split with the higher ups to the back door.


Thank You God we live in a free country were we gather in peace to be able to worship You.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amen in Jesus as Lord!

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †


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