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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul emphasizes God's wisdom rather than man's wisdom.
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# the message about the cross
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"the preaching about the crucifixion" or "the message of Christ's dying on the cross"
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# is foolishness
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"is senseless" or "is silly"
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# to those who are dying
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Here "dying" refers to the process of spiritual death.
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# it is the power of God
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"it is God working powerfully in us"
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