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1. Paul’s gospel is divinely wise (vv.6-9) 2. Paul’s gospel is divinely revealed (vv.10-13) 3. Paul’s gospel is divinely received (vv.14-16)

Intro: Why do we need to know how to handle an “ox goring” today?!? Is God pro-slavery and even beating slaves to death?!?! NB. 1. Don’t misunderstand these “case law” rules in Israel’s covenant… a)…they are not the LORD’s “ideal” society, but regulating sin justly b)…they do not automatically map directly to Scotland today c)…they are not exhaustive, but examples: key principles of justice NB. 2. Don’t minimize how helpful these rules are to reflect upon still… a)…they help us see God’s just nature and c

1v18-25 God’s weak and foolish wisdom - the Cross 1v26-31 God’s weak and foolish choice - the Corinthians and us 2v1-5 God’s weak and foolish leaders - proclaiming Christ and him crucified

Intro: "Phew, we got the really serious ones out the way last week…” Love God, by loving others… 1. With our hands: not taking what belongs to someone else v15 2. With our mouths: not telling lies v16 3. With our hearts: not desiring what God gave to someone else v17 Conclusion: As we reflect and respond, three pitfalls to avoid: 1. I’m defensive 2. I’m despairing 3. I’m delivered already

1. Elijah ascends and Elisha inherits 2. The LORD’s covenant continues

1. The danger: Confidence in the flesh (vv.2-3) 2. Paul's story: Confidence in an impeccable ethnic and religious CV (vv.4-6) 3. The Christian: Confidence in the surpassing worth of Christ (vv.7-11)

Intro: What are our lives for? Instructions for those who have been rescued…. (20:2) 1. “Holy” – Be distinctive in stopping work for one day each week (20:8-10) 2. “To the Lord” – Be distinctive in focusing on the Lord together (20:10-11)

1. Don't try to bypass the Lord's Word like Ahaziah 2. Don't try to silence the Lord's Word like Ahaziah