Tag Archives: Mastering the New Testament

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”

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”