Christ, the Power and Wisdom of God | Thursday | July 9

Thursday — July 9: Christ, the Power and Wisdom of God

Bible Focus

• 1 Corinthians 1:24–31

Spirit of Prophecy Focus

• The Acts of the Apostles, pp. 244–245

Summary

• Many people trust education, wealth, influence, or human ability to solve life’s deepest problems.
• Paul reminds us that none of these can save us from sin or bring us into a right relationship with God.
• Only Jesus has the power to save because He gave His life for us on the Cross.
• Only Jesus has the wisdom to solve the problem of sin because His plan of salvation comes from God.
• The world may see the Cross as weakness, but it reveals God’s greatest power and perfect wisdom.
• God often works through people the world considers ordinary so that everyone will know the glory belongs to Him.
• This reminds us that God is not looking for the most important or most talented people.
• He is looking for hearts that are willing to trust Him and follow His leading.
• When we depend on Christ instead of ourselves, He gives us the wisdom, strength, and grace we need each day.

Question

• Why is Christ called the power and wisdom of God?

Answer

• Because only Jesus can save us from sin and lead us into a new life with God.

Reflection

• Am I depending on my own strength, or am I trusting Jesus to guide and save me each day?

Takeaway

• True wisdom begins by trusting Jesus, because His power is greater than anything this world can offer.