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BASIC SCRIPTURES 5th August 2025 Prayer and Daily Confessions
FULL SCRIPTURE (KJV) – 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-27
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Verse 18: “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”
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Verse 19: “For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.”
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Verse 20: “Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?”
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Verse 21: “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.”
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Verse 22: “For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:”
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Verse 23: “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”
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Verse 24: “But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.”
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Verse 25: “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”
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Verse 26: “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”
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Verse 27: “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;”
Finish Reading ==> Today’s Daily Manna Reading August 5th 2025 Devotional
DEEP REFLECTION
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The Cross: Foolishness or Power? (v. 18-21)
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To unbelievers, the Gospel seems illogical—why would a Savior die? But to believers, it’s God’s power. Human wisdom can’t grasp divine redemption.
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God’s Upside-Down Wisdom (v. 22-25)
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The Jews demanded signs; the Greeks wanted philosophy. But God’s “foolish” plan (Christ crucified) outsmarted both. His “weakness” (Jesus on the cross) defeated sin and Satan.
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The Calling of the “Foolish” (v. 26-27)
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God often bypasses the “qualified” and uses the overlooked (David, Gideon, fishermen disciples). Your weakness is a platform for His glory.
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PRAYER FOR AUGUST 5TH, 2025
“Father, thank You for choosing the ‘foolish’ things to shame the ‘wise.’ Help me embrace the simplicity of the Gospel. Where I’ve relied on human logic, teach me to trust Your higher ways. Confound the enemy through my life as You use my weaknesses to showcase Your strength. Let the Cross remain my boast, and let Your wisdom guide my decisions this week. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
DAILY CONFESSIONS (AUGUST 5–11, 2025)
Monday (Power of the Cross):
“The Gospel is God’s power in my life! What seems foolish to the world is my salvation and strength!” (1 Cor. 1:18)
Tuesday (Divine Wisdom):
“I reject human pride. God’s ‘foolishness’ is my greatest wisdom!” (1 Cor. 1:25)
Wednesday (Supernatural Signs):
“I don’t demand signs; I walk by faith. The Cross is enough evidence of God’s love!” (1 Cor. 1:22)
Thursday (God’s Selection):
“I am chosen by God—not because I’m wise or mighty, but because He delights in using the unlikely!” (1 Cor. 1:27)
Friday (Strength in Weakness):
“My weaknesses are opportunities for Christ’s power to shine!” (2 Cor. 12:9)
Saturday (Boasting in Christ):
“I boast only in the Cross. My identity is in Jesus, not worldly accolades!” (Gal. 6:14)
Sunday (Victory):
“God’s ‘weakness’ (the Cross) defeated every stronghold. I walk in triumph!” (Col. 2:15)
ACTION STEPS
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Repent of Human Wisdom: Identify areas where you’ve relied on logic over faith.
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Preach the Cross: Share the Gospel boldly—its “foolishness” changes lives!
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Celebrate Weakness: Journal how God has used your flaws for His glory.
BLESSING FOR THE WEEK:
“May God’s ‘foolish’ wisdom override every human plan in your life. May your ‘weakness’ become a stage for His strength, and may the Cross be your unshakable foundation. Go forth confounding the ‘wise’ and glorifying Christ!”
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BASIC SCRIPTURES 5th August 2025 Prayer and Daily Confessions
