1. Small Things 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

2. 2 Isaiah 55:8-9 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”

3. 3 Matthew 11:25 “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes.”

4. 4 Zechariah 4:10 For who has despised the day of small things?

5. 5 Why Small Things? The GRACE of GOD, 1:30The GRACE of GOD, 1:30 “of Him you are in Christ Jesus” Eph. 2:4-8; Rom. 3:23-26“of Him you are in Christ Jesus” Eph. 2:4-8; Rom. 3:23-26 “by God’s grace I am what I am” 1 Cor. 15:10 (Rom. 5:6-8)“by God’s grace I am what I am” 1 Cor. 15:10 (Rom. 5:6-8) God’s power magnified in human weakness, 2 Cor. 12:7-9God’s power magnified in human weakness, 2 Cor. 12:7-9

6. 6 Why Small Things? HOPE & TRUST are in GOD, 1:30 (2 Cor. 12:10)HOPE & TRUST are in GOD, 1:30 (2 Cor. 12:10) “God has chosen…” 1:26-28 (Jer. 10:23)“God has chosen…” 1:26-28 (Jer. 10:23) Saved in hope…eagerly wait with perseverance, Rom. 8:24-25Saved in hope…eagerly wait with perseverance, Rom. 8:24-25

7. 7 Why Small Things? GOD will be HONORED, 1:29, 31 By our service, Rom. 12:1-2 For His power, sovereignty & majesty, Rom. 8:31-39 God works in us when we obey Him, Phil. 2:12-13

8. 8 Small Things Two or three gathered in the name of the Lord, Matt. 18:20 (Col. 3:17) Size without spiritual substance means nothing to God! Rev. 3:1-2

9. 9 Cup of cold water, Matt. 10:40-42Cup of cold water, Matt. 10:40-42 Thoughtful, unselfish, hospitality & kindness, Heb. 13:1-2; 1 Pet. 4:9; 1 Cor. 13:4Thoughtful, unselfish, hospitality & kindness, Heb. 13:1-2; 1 Pet. 4:9; 1 Cor. 13:4

10. 10 One person of faith, Heb. 11:34One person of faith, Heb. 11:34 Trusts weapons of God, 2 Cor. 10:3-4; Eph. 6:13Trusts weapons of God, 2 Cor. 10:3-4; Eph. 6:13 Not intimidated, Psa. 119:141; Matt. 5:10-12Not intimidated, Psa. 119:141; Matt. 5:10-12 Gives God the gloryGives God the glory Small Things David & Goliath 1 Sam. 17:37-47

11. 11 Little children, Matt. 18:1-5Little children, Matt. 18:1-5 Converted and become as…, 18:3Converted and become as…, 18:3 Humble as a little child, 18:4-5Humble as a little child, 18:4-5 Compassionate and caring, Mark 10:13-16Compassionate and caring, Mark 10:13-16 Small Things

12. A little money with…A little money with… Godly fear, Prov. 15:16 (Mk. 12:41-44)Godly fear, Prov. 15:16 (Mk. 12:41-44) Love, Prov. 15:17 (17:1)Love, Prov. 15:17 (17:1) Righteousness, Prov. 16:8 (1 Tim. 6:17-19)Righteousness, Prov. 16:8 (1 Tim. 6:17-19) Content & blessed, in contrast to the greedy & materialistic, 1 Tim. 6:6-10Content & blessed, in contrast to the greedy & materialistic, 1 Tim. 6:6-10 Small Things

13. 13 Small Things Can Make A Huge Difference! Salt, Matt. 5:13Salt, Matt. 5:13 Mustard seed, Matt. 13:31-32Mustard seed, Matt. 13:31-32 Leaven, Matt. 13:33Leaven, Matt. 13:33

14. Small Things World Christians are a small struggling band to be pitied God Those who keep His word are strong & blessed, Rev. 3:8 Psa. 115:9-13