May 21

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:25
 
​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​25. B T F O G I W T M A T W O G I S T M

Notes on verse:

In the Wisdom of God: God wisely established that men could not come to know Him by human wisdom, since it would exalt man. God designed to save helpless sinners through the preaching of a message that was so simple, the “worldly wise” deemed it nonsense.

Human wisdom tends to run a person away from God, rather than cause him to come closer to God. Childlike faith is what it takes to please God. From the human side, salvation requires and comes only through faith.

Preaching the Word of God as the Spirit gives you utterance is the power that causes many to believe. How can you believe, except you have a preacher? I have said it many times throughout these lessons, but the 2 great powers in this world are the written and the spoken Word of God. You cannot study your Bible very long without receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord. You cannot hear the true Word of God preached many times without receiving Jesus as your Savior.

The Word convicts you and saves you. It says: “them that believe”. Believe what? That Jesus died for your sins and came to save you. We must believe that He is, and that He saves those who believe.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

May 21
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Samuel 16-17  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 114  —  1.5 minutes

New Testament
Mark 15:1-15  —  3.0 minutes
Galatians 4:1-20  —  4.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.5 minutes