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Heaviness of Paul’s heart 2 Corinthians 2 Key Verses: 4, 8, 11, 14, Not every letter that Paul wrote is included in the Scriptures. One of those letters written to the Corinthians must have been fairly distressing to them. It seems as though they were hurt by what Paul said. Have you ever hurt someoneContinue reading “Day 128”

Testimony to Paul’s sincerity 2 Corinthians 1 Key Verses: 2, 4, 8, 12, 17, 22, There are times in every person’s life when we need some extra compassion and comfort. Often this is connected to a loss of some kind, a death, a significant shift in environment like moving or changing work situation. Every personContinue reading “Day 127”

2 Corinthians: The True Gospel Acrostic Theme: THE TRUE GOSPEL Author: Paul Date Written: 57 A.D. Audience: The church at Corinth who began to question Paul authority as an apostle after they were hurt by his previous letter. Key Verse: 7:2 Outline: SALUTATION AND THANKSGIVING (1:1-11) I. PAUL EXPLAINS HIS MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION (1:12-7:16) A.Continue reading “2 Corinthians – Day 127.00”

Reminders about spiritual helpers 1 Corinthians 16 Key Verses: 2, 9, 10, 18, Giving money has always been part of a faithful life. It is not something invented by TV preachers to fatten their retirement portfolio. Notice that Paul ensures the integrity of the process by not carrying the money himself, but having people fromContinue reading “Day 126”

Order in the resurrections 1 Corinthians 15 Key Verses: 1, 3-5, 14, 19, 22, 31, 42-43, 50, 51-52, 55, This chapter contains perhaps the most concise synopsis of the Gospel message. Death for sins, burial, resurrection, appearances. This is what sets Jesus apart from other religious figures. Jesus claimed to be God (not that unusualContinue reading “Day 125”

Instructions on using tongues 1 Corinthians 14 Key Verses: 1, 5, 12, 14, 18, 25, 32, 34, One of the conclusions that could be drawn from the previous chapter on love is that only love matters, that the outworking of the Spirit in the church was not important. But God gives gifts to the church,Continue reading “Day 124”

Virtues of true love 1 Corinthians 13 Key Verses: 1, 4, 8, 11, This chapter is about the best way to function as a coherent, functioning unit in the church. Although it is quoted at many weddings, this is really about how to get along with each other in the church. This is Paul’s answerContinue reading “Day 123”

Abilities within Christ’s body 1 Corinthians 12 Key Verses: 2, 4, 7, 12, 18, 28, Some people can be too easily manipulated and led astray. We see it in our ‘quick fix’ culture, every week a new fad to cure our ills. Diets multiply, miracle cures for this and that, bailouts and prop-ups; will itContinue reading “Day 122”

How to approach Communion 1 Corinthians 11 Key Verses: 3, 11, 21, 23-24, 26, 30 There are some cultural references that don’t seem to make sense to us as we read these verses. This application of dress and correctness fit with their culture, but not with ours. We generally don’t wear headgear as a wayContinue reading “Day 121”

Expect victory over temptation 1 Corinthians 10 Key Verses: 2, 5, 11, 13, 21, 23, 27, 31 If I have to choose a team that I identify with, it would be the Redskins. I know they haven’t won in years, but that just shows you how important sports are in my life. I can identifyContinue reading “Day 120”