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Experience of Paul’s thorn 2 Corinthians 12 Key Verses: 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 20-21 Paul shares an experience about which some might boast, and he shares it in a way that lessens that possibility by saying “I know a man….” He doesn’t want to take credit for something over which he had no control.Continue reading “Day 138”

Paul’s boastings in Christ 2 Corinthians 11 Key Verses: 5, 8, 14, 22, 30 Paul is very concerned that the Corinthian believers are being deceived by a false teacher. They are too accepting of new ideas. Sounds a lot like today’s world, always searching for something new and exciting to believe. The self-help and advice-giversContinue reading “Day 137”

Spiritual authority of Paul 2 Corinthians 10 Key Verses: 1, 4, 5, 12, 16, 18 Paul is defending himself against some slanderous charges, and he is uncomfortable doing it. He comes in humility and gentleness, not exactly the normal way of defending yourself. The normal way is with demonstrations of strength and power. But PaulContinue reading “Day 136”

Opportunity for cheerful giving 2 Corinthians 9 Key Verses: 3, 6-8, 10, Paul is performing a diplomatic mission on behalf of the Corinthian believers. Diplomacy can be a good thing in the proper context. Paul is trying to help the Corinthians live up to their words. Others have heard about their commitment to give andContinue reading “Day 135”

Generosity of the Macedonians 2 Corinthians 8 Key Verses: 2, 3, 9, 13, The Macedonian believers were an example of extreme giving and held up by Paul as the model of giving. Notice that they gave beyond their ability, eagerly and energetically. Paul says the key to this kind of giving is that they gaveContinue reading “Day 134”

Exhortation to perfect holiness 2 Corinthians 7 Key Verses: 1, 8, 10, Paul continues his thoughts about believers being separate from unbelievers in this chapter. I am glad he does. He gives us several indicators of when a relationship is not spiritually healthy, when an unequal yoke is present. He says some things contaminate theContinue reading “Day 133”

Union with unbelievers forbidden 2 Corinthians 6 Key Verses: 4, 12, 14, 18 Paul was the kind of person who chose to do the right thing at the right time in most every circumstance. As he defends his ministry to the Corinthians, he lists some of his past actions and attitudes. Oh that we wereContinue reading “Day 132”

Reconciliation offered to all 2 Corinthians 5 Key Verses: 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17, Paul speaks of his longing to get rid of his earthly body. Don’t you have days when you just wish all the struggles of this life were over? I know I do. But there is a tug of war thatContinue reading “Day 131”

Temporal versus eternal ministry 2 Corinthians 4 Key Verses: 4, 6, 7, 13, 16, 17, 18 Non-believers without the Spirit working in them cannot understand the Gospel in a way that brings salvation. It is not something that can be understood apart from the Spirit. Paul says the object of his preaching is Christ, andContinue reading “Day 130”

Excellence of the new covenant 2 Corinthians 3 Key Verses: 3, 6, 10, 15, 17, 18 Paul likens the Corinthian’s lives to a letter that people can read, a letter of testimony to Christ’s power to change lives. We too are letters that people read. Paul wanted to encourage his readers to stay true toContinue reading “Day 129”