Lent: The Foolishness of Wisdom - Jo Leutton

We're in the fifth Sunday of Lent, and things are getting real. This message tackles one of the most challenging questions Pontius Pilate ever asked Jesus: "What is truth?" In a world of deep fakes, biased news, and endless uncertainty, how do we find wisdom that actually works?

Drawing from Scripture, we discover there are two types of wisdom on offer - the demonic wisdom of the world (James doesn't mince words, does he?) and the life-giving wisdom that comes from knowing God. The difference? One leads to sandcastles that wash away, the other builds a foundation on solid rock.

We also meet St Patrick of Ireland - technically not a desert father since Ireland isn't exactly known for its deserts, but he gets a pass because it's nearly St Patrick's Day. His story of returning to the people who enslaved him to share the Gospel is a powerful example of God's wisdom in action.

The message challenges us to move beyond just hearing truth to actually applying it to our lives. Because wisdom isn't about collecting information - it's about letting God's revelation transform how we live, work, love, and serve. It's about building our lives on the rock of Christ, even when it looks foolish to everyone watching.

Bible Verses Referenced:

• John 18 (Pilate's question to Jesus)
• James 3:13-18
• Matthew 7:24-27
• 1 Corinthians 2:1-14
• 1 Corinthians 1:18-19, 26-31
• Proverbs 9:10
• Hebrews 10:31
• Matthew 26:26-29

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