1 Corinthians 1:26
In I Corinthians chapter 1, Dana emphasizes the significance of God's calling, urging listeners to reflect on their own divine call. He highlights that God often chooses the foolish and weak to confound the wise, illustrating that true wisdom and strength come from God alone. Dana points out that the call of God is not merely a familiar phrase but a profound reality that requires personal engagement. He stresses the importance of hearing God's voice, which is essential for guidance in life decisions. The call of God is described as deep, mysterious, and comprehensive, encompassing salvation, holiness, and fellowship with Jesus. Dana encourages the audience to tune in to God's voice, likening it to adjusting a radio dial to hear various aspects of God's calling. He shares the story of Paul, who received his calling through a revelation from Jesus, emphasizing that understanding God's call often requires a miracle of revelation. Throughout the week, Dana aims to explore the nature of God's call and encourage attendees to recognize and respond to their own divine calling.
- Introduction to I Corinthians chapter 1
- God's choice of the foolish and weak
- Understanding the call of God
- The necessity of hearing God's voice
- The deep and mysterious nature of God's calling
- Comprehensive aspects of God's call: salvation, holiness, fellowship
- Importance of tuning in to God's voice
- Paul's calling and revelation
- Encouragement to recognize personal divine calling
26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
