As we’ve read through 2 Corinthians, we’ve seen how difficult the apostle Paul’s ministry was. In spite of everything, though, he kept going. Nothing stopped him from continuing his ministry as an apostle. The question for us is: how did Paul keep going in ministry when things were so difficult? What was his motivation and […]
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In light of who Jesus is and what we think about Him on Palm Sunday, here are three reminders about Christianity. These will help us remember who Christians are and what they’re like. We find these points from 2 Corinthians 4:7-12. Christians Are Ordinary People with Extraordinary Treasure The first reminder about Christians is that
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This COVID-19 pandemic is something unlike anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime. But one thing it definitely is is an opportunity to share the gospel. It’s a chance for us to proclaim the truth to the world in a completely new context. Today, we’re going to see two instructions and one truth to help us
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It’s a comforting thing to know what Christ did for us at Calvary. In God’s covenant as revealed through the law and Moses, there was a veil that stood between us and God. But now, we’re able to experience Christ in a very personal way. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 is a powerful reminder of God’s presence,
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Ask yourself this question: “What would the people who are closest to me right now say about me?” Would they say that your actions show that you’re a minister of grace? Would they say that your words show that you’re minister of love? That your attitude shows you’re a minister of self-sacrificial love? With that
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Our passage today is a continuation of yesterday’s devotional. The apostle Paul emphasized that any proof needed to verify his apostleship, sincerity and heart for the people in Corinth was certain. His letter of recommendation was the Corinthians themselves, and now he writes: Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. –
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