Theme: The "foolishness" of faith

Exegetical note
The Greek philosophical tradition had apparently left its impression on the Corinthians, for Paul here finds it necessary to shake their confidence in their own wisdom and knowledge. His claim here is that redemption and righteousness reside in God's "foolishness," i.e., the weak, lowly, despised, and crucified Christ.

Call to Worship
Leader: Let us worship the God of righteousness!
People: LET US WORSHIP THE GOD WHO REDEEMS!
Leader: For ours is a God whose weakness overcomes all …