Weak Things

Ink illustrated comic panel page depicting Jesus' hand grabbing a broken jar, which is symbolic of each person. Inspired by 1 Corinthians Chapter 1.
Ink on Bristol Board; Digital art. Copyright © 2003, 2017 Robert Flores.
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Key Verse: "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty."(1 Corinthians 1:27)

The Biblical Story

The Gospel According to MATTHEW

Chapter 11

11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

11:26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.Matthew 11:25,26



The First Letter of Paul to the CORINTHIANS

Chapter 1

1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.