There were two chapters assigned for today. I’ve separated them into two reflections… SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s power….
willingly weak
There were two chapters assigned for today. I’ve separated them into two reflections… SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me. [2 Corinthians 12:15] No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily….
stay alert!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder that his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. In the end they will get the punishment their wicked deeds deserve. [2 Corinthians 11:14-15] For you are the children of your father the devil,…
humble boasting?
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. [2 Corinthians 10:18] But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. [Matthew 23:12] Do I feel pretty good about myself? Am I confident that I am OK? Paul…
overflowing generosity (2)
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you….
overflowing generosity (1)
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. For I can testify…
godly sorrow
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. [2 Corinthians 7:10] Then Jesus said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of…
empowered and emboldened
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: We faithfully preach the truth. God’s power is working in us. We use the weapons of righteousness in the right hand for attack and the left hand for defense. We serve God whether people honour us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. [2 Corinthians 6:7-8] When you are arrested, don’t…
a whole new me!!!
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! [2 Corinthians 5:17] And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined….
resurrection confidence
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies. [2 Corinthians 4:10] Soon the world will no longer see me, but you will see me. Since I live, you also will live. [John 14:19] People who can’t see Jesus…