Pastor Dell continued our series through 1st Corinthians this morning, looking at 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:16 . The message of the cross seems foolish to the world but contains God's power and wisdom. In God's upside-down kingdom, the weak become strong, and the last become first. God deliberately chooses ordinary, imperfect people to display His power so that all glory goes to Him. The Holy Spirit empowers believers, just as Paul relied on spiritual power rather than eloquent words. By embracing our weaknesses, focusing on Christ crucified, and relying on the Spirit's guidance, we can experience God's transformative power in our lives.