Christ Crucified

1st April 2012

1 Corinthians 1:10 - 2:5

Background

Paul addressing a particular situation of division

Christ & the Cross

The message of the cross:Foolishness

Power of God

Christ & the Cross

1) Jews - demand signs

2) Greeks - look for wisdom

Christ & the CrossRighteousness

Holiness

Redemption

Practical reality1 Cor 1:23

But we preach Christ crucified...1 Cor 2:2

Practical reality

Christ crucifiedHere speaks how God has

displayed his power & wisdom

Practical reality

The cross is the equivalent of the electric chair today.

Practical reality

Living the crucified lifeWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take

up their cross and follow me. (Matt 16:24)

Practical realityGod’s power - through death

God’s wisdom - through deathGod’s life - through death

God’s vindication - through death

God-fruit bore - through death

How is this a practical reality for...?

We are called together to live the crucified life.