During Paul’s day, Greek culture was dominant and the Greeks were proud of their wisdom. Because of this atmosphere, the Corinthian believers were subject to following human wisdom which resulted in dividing the church. In this week’s lesson, Paul encouraged the Christians in Corinth to avoid trusting in human wisdom and focus on God’s wisdom.
Paul’s message of unity to the Christians in Corinth is something we in today’s church should remember and reflect on when conflicts arise.
We find in this week’s lesson followers of Christ not so different from us. They have wrestled with the reality of unmet expectations when Christ is crucified.