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THEME: I Am Fifth
Series: I Am Fifth
TITLE: Crazy People
Scripture: I Cor.4: 9-21
I. THE DEFINITION OF A FOOL
The Greek word for fool is the word which translates into dull, sluggish, stupid or silly. The correct word we would and could us is (moron).
Four words Paul uses:
1. In verse 9 we are (spectacles).
2. In verse 10 we are (fools).
3. In verse 11 we are (sufferers).
4. In verse 13 we are (scum).
God is embracing the ridiculous!
II. THE DESCRIPTION OF A FOOL
Some people in the Bible who would seem crazy:
1. Abraham.
(Obedience) is easy when it fits into our plan or scheme. Abraham was willing to obey even though it was (crazy).
2. Joshua.
3. Namaan. 2 Kings 5.
Sometimes we are asked to take steps of (wild obedience) where we have no clue where it will end. Stop too soon and we miss out on God’s (phenomenal blessings).
4. Gideon. Judges 6-7
It doesn’t matter the size of the army or the enemy coming against you when God is fighting the battle for you.
“And I, behold, I make you this day a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls, against the whole land…they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, declares the Lord, to deliver you.” Jer.1:18-19
5. Isaiah. Isaiah 20.
We find one of the most bizarre requests recorded in the Bible. Isaiah is commanded to (strip naked) and walk through the city.
6. Hosea.
Though we fail; we are (failures). Though we are unfaithful; God is (faithful).
NEXT WEEK: Weak is the New Strong- 2 Cor.12:9-10
