1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Here's the thing about the cross — it makes no sense to the world. A crucified Savior is an embarrassment to the intellectuals and a stumbling block to the religious. But Paul says that's exactly the point. God deliberately bypassed the wise, the powerful, and the impressive to build his kingdom through what the world throws away. So nobody gets to boast — except in the Lord, who has become everything we need: wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.