Every Word

Real Power

He said he wasn’t a good preacher.

 

“My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:4 (KJV)

Superheroes?

The right question to ask is…

 

“I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:3 (KJV)

Paul’s Emphasis

This was strategic.

 

“I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV)

Where Was the Power?

It was marinating in idolatry.

 

“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV)

Problems With Marijuana Use

It doesn’t take a genius to figure it out.

 

“Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”

- Genesis 1:29 (KJV)

A Living Memorial

The word is “Studebaker.”

 

“God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made.”

- Genesis 2:3 (KJV)

He Set a New Record

And a toboggan!

 

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.”

- Acts 16:31 (NKJV)

That’s What Gave the Power

He spoke for just two minutes.

 

“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”

- 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 (KJV)

Protestant

“The greatest day of the Reformation…”

 

“Order my steps in Thy word.”

- Psalm 119:133 (KJV)

John Calvin

God uses the imperfect.

 

“The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the full day.”

- Proverbs 4:18 (NASB)