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…
the Spirit in me!
March 3, 2010 SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 2-3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. [John 6:63] What is the big difference between Jesus’ teaching and the Law of Moses (and in fact, of every other religion)? Every religion describes what we must…
yes, yes, yes!
March 2, 2010 SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. [2 Corinthians 1:5] This is a challenging letter for Paul to write; the church that he started was infiltrated by trouble-makers who were falsely accusing Paul of only wanting their money, of…