1 Cor. 1:21-31 1 Corinthians 1:22 says that the Jews look for signs and the Greeks look for wisdom. Indeed, when we look at the Bible, we see several instances of the Israelites seeking signs – Gideon (Jdg. 6:17); Hezekiah (Is. 38:22); Pharisees (Mk. 8:11-12); Scribes and Pharisees (Mat. 12:38-39); Others (Lk. 11:6). Because of…
1. INTRODUCTION More often than not, we tend to think that wisdom is something to be acquired through physical, academic, or mental exercises. We think that by reading books or taking a particular course or subject, or by earning this or that degree, or by growing old, we will become wise. They do help us…
(1 Kings 17:1-9) “I have commanded the ravens to feed you there” (v. 4) “I have commanded a widow there to feed you” (v. 9) Introduction Let me ask you this: when difficulties or crises arise in our lives, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do we immediately try to come up…