In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 8:16—9:15 16 But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness in your behalf in the heart of Titus. 17 For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord. 18 We have sent along with him the brother whose […]
An Opportunity To Share
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Great Generosity 8 Now, brothers and sisters, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, 2 that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. 3 For I […]
Your Life Amongst Unbelievers
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 6:11—7:16 11 Our mouth has spoken freely to you, you Corinthians, our heart is opened wide. 12 You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections. 13 Now in the same way in exchange—I am speaking as to children—open wide your hearts to us, you as well. […]
We Are A New Creation
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade people, but we are well known to God; and I hope that we are also well known in your consciences.12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to be proud of us, so that […]
We May Be Crushed But Not Destroyed
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 4:7-5:10 7 But we have this treasure in earthen containers, so that the extraordinary greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves; 8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying […]
Living The Talk
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:6 Ministers of a New Covenant 3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you? 2 You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all people, 3 revealing yourselves, that you are a letter of […]
Forgiving And Comforting One Another
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17 23 But I call God as witness to my soul, that it was to spare you that I did not come again to Corinth. 24 Not that we domineer over your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy; for in your faith you are standing firm. Reaffirm Your […]
Boast In The Lord
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22 Paul’s Integrity 12 For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you. 13 For we write nothing else to you than […]
The God Of All Comfort
In The Word Read: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Introduction 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Timothy, To the church of God which is at Corinth with all the saints who are throughout Achaia: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed […]
You Are More Than A Conqueror
In The Word Read: Psalms 41 The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends. For the music director. A Psalm of David. 41 Blessed is one who considers the helpless; The Lord will save him on a day of trouble. 2 The Lord will protect him and keep him alive, And he will be called […]