Three groups, Three “needs”.

1 Corinthians 1:22-24 

Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

    Jews – Those who know what God has said but they want it confirmed by something seen. In the church today are those just like the crowd who followed Jesus around in John 6.

    “Show us something and we’ll believe”.

    What more was Jesus to show, to prove.

    They were there because they saw the miracles, the day before he made a meal for thousands from a young boys small lunch.

    “Not enough show us more”!

    Jesus discusses his body and blood and says that’s enough.

    Most left.

    Today the cross is behind us… but still there are those who say “Not enough show us more”!

    “Give us some special sign of your presence; then we’ll believe you are here”.

 

    Greeks- those who want to look skilled and sophisticated – important enough for Gods attention. Why not? The world sees their sophistication and abilities. They’re on most people’s A list.

    They want a gospel that brings out their importance.

    Jesus told us to die to ourselves but they think others need to die to their desires and “needs”.

    They like a Jesus that brings prosperity and political clout.

 

    The called – They live by the Death. Their power is in a cross.

    “Whatever grace is extended to me today is because of what Jesus did back then”.

    The world doesn’t find them worthy; they know their worth is in Christ

    The world calls them “morons”; the Father calls them “Sons”.

    The world overlooks them; God chose them, called to them, sought them, redeemed them, and made them His family.

 

    Which group do you fit into?

    Is Christ enough for you today?