:9-11: Discuss how the Lordship of Jesus and the declaration “Jesus is Lord,” would have been heard within the Greco-Roman context as well as the context and history of the city of Philippi.

Discuss how the Lordship of Jesus and the declaration “Jesus is Lord,” would have been heard within the Greco-Roman context as well as the context and history of the city of Philippi. Discuss as well how this declaration might have been extra scandalous given the history and culture of Philippi. 2. 1 Corinthians 1:21-25: Discuss how the message of the cross might have been a stumbling block for those who heard it. Bring into the discussion knowledge of the city of Corinth as well as your knowledge of Greco-Roman philosophies. How would the message of the cross be compared with these?