Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:20? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 1:20 challenge worldly wisdom in our daily lives? 3. What does "Has not God made foolish" mean for our understanding of wisdom? 4. How can we apply 1 Corinthians 1:20 to discern truth in today's culture? 5. How does this verse connect with Proverbs 3:5-7 on trusting God's wisdom? 6. In what ways can we prioritize God's wisdom over human wisdom in decisions? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 1:20 challenge human wisdom and intellectual pride? 8. What does 1 Corinthians 1:20 imply about the limitations of worldly knowledge? 9. How does 1 Corinthians 1:20 address the role of philosophers and scholars? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1? 11. (1 Corinthians 1:20–21) Why doesn’t modern evidence support divine wisdom over human knowledge if God supposedly made human wisdom “foolish”? 12. What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? 13. What is the wisdom of the world to God? 14. Why is faith so hard sometimes? Discussion Questions 1. How does the cultural context of Corinth help us understand Paul's message in 1 Corinthians 1:20?2. In what ways can we see the limitations of human wisdom in today's world? 3. How can we cultivate a mindset that values God's wisdom over worldly wisdom? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our pursuit of knowledge aligns with biblical principles? 5. How does the message of 1 Corinthians 1:20 challenge us to live out our faith in a world that often values human wisdom over divine truth?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? Links 1 Corinthians 1:20 NIV1 Corinthians 1:20 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:20 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:20 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:20 KJV 1 Corinthians 1:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |



