Quiet Table Guide: March 1-7
Scripture for the week: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
The message of the cross is foolishness to those who perish, but to us who are saved, it is the power of God. It’s written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Since in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand 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. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.
1. Ready Your Heart
Begin with a moment of silence or a short prayer, inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your time together.
2. Read
Slowly read this week’s passage. (Consider reading it out loud or in a different translation each day.)
3. Reflect
What word, phrase, or image stands out to you today? What in your life might the Holy Spirit be drawing your attention to?
4. Respond
How can you allow this word to shape your interactions, decisions, or perspective today?
5. Receive
Spend a few moments in stillness, surrendering your thoughts, plans, and actions to God and resting in the presence of Jesus.
6. Practice: Look to the Cross
The cross confronts not only our ideas about God, but about power, strength, and victory
This week, instead of rushing past the cross, let’s create some space to linger there
I encourage you to spend some time in prayerful reflection on what the cross reveals about God
Let it reshape your understanding, your being, and your doing
You might pray:
Jesus, show me what God is really like. Help me see your love clearly. Teach me to trust your self-giving power
