1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:17?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 1:17 emphasize the importance of preaching over baptism?

3. What does "not with eloquent wisdom" teach about sharing the gospel message?

4. How can we ensure the "cross of Christ" is not "emptied of its power"?

5. How does 1 Corinthians 1:17 connect with Romans 1:16 about the gospel's power?

6. In what ways can we prioritize Christ's message in our daily interactions?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 1:17 reveal about the role of baptism in salvation?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 1:17 emphasize the importance of preaching over rituals?

9. Why does Paul prioritize preaching the gospel over baptism in 1 Corinthians 1:17?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1?

11. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?

12. What does "The Message of the Cross is Foolishness" mean?

13. What defines the true gospel?

14. Is baptism essential for achieving salvation?1. How does Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 1:17 challenge our understanding of the role of baptism in the Christian faith?

2. In what ways can focusing on the power of the cross help prevent divisions within the church today?

3. How can we ensure that our presentation of the gospel remains centered on Christ and not on our own eloquence or wisdom?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate the power of the cross in our daily lives?

5. How does Paul's approach to preaching in 1 Corinthians 1:17 inspire us to share the gospel with others, even if we feel inadequate?1. What does it mean to be sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy? How does this apply to your life?

2. How does Paul's appeal for unity in the church relate to contemporary issues of division within churches today?

3. Reflect on the concept of God's wisdom versus human wisdom. Can you provide examples from your life where you experienced this contrast?

4. How does the power of the Cross manifest in the lives of believers today?

5. Paul speaks of Christ as wisdom from God, our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. How do you understand these roles of Christ in your personal spiritual journey?

6. How does the idea that God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise affect your understanding of God's Kingdom?

7. How can we apply the principle of focusing on Christ's message rather than the messengers in our interactions within our church communities?

8. How does the affirmation that God will keep us blameless to the end encourage you in your faith journey?

9. How does 1 Corinthians 1 challenge the worldly definitions of wisdom and strength?

10. Reflect on the implications of the divisions in the Corinthian church for today's denominational differences.

11. How does understanding Christ as our wisdom from God change your approach to decision-making in your life?

12. What does it mean to you personally that God chose the weak and the lowly things of the world to shame the wise and the strong?

13. How can we promote unity in our local churches and the global body of Christ?

14. How does Paul's attitude towards his role as a preacher of the Gospel (not sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel) inform the priorities in your personal ministry?

15. How should the understanding of Jesus sustaining us to the end affect our view of personal trials and challenges?

16. Why does Paul put emphasis on the Cross as the power of God, and how does that shape our understanding of the Christian faith?

17. In what ways have you experienced God's grace enriching you in all your speech and knowledge?

18. How should the fact that God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise inform our approach to evangelism?

19. How does the realization that our boasting should be in the Lord affect the way we view our achievements?

20. How can we ensure we are centered on Christ and His message, and not overly focused on church leaders or denominational identity?

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