Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 13
on July 22nd, 2020
- By Jacob Muthsam - Personal Thoughts: As we went day by day through 2 Corinthians, I don’t think it takes a theologian to realise how chaotic the faith walk of Christianity and church life can be. It’s chaotic because it is jam-packed with emotions and experiences. That’s what the church was like then. (It’s funny when some people just want church today to be like the early New-Testament church..? Really,  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 12
on July 21st, 2020
- By John Horsburgh -Opening Thoughts: This chapter makes me want to ask Paul just why he persisted with the Corinthians. He reminds them yet again of what he has done but also confirms to them that he was sent by God and that they are his children in the Lord. Most leaders will confirm their place by providing a C.V. – the list of where they have been and what they have achieved, but Paul lists his weaknesses instead. Many times I have found comfort in his brief report of the “thorn in his flesh”,  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 11
on July 20th, 2020
- By Leanne Rich -Opening Thoughts: Meekness vs Strength In this chapter, Paul is striving with the Corinthian church regarding their acceptance of false teachers who have infiltrated the church and are misleading them. You can sense his exasperation with them as he describes how they have judged the outward appearance instead of the attitude of the heart, of both himself and those he referred to as 'super-apostles'. Let's compare and contrast the two: Paul and the 'super-apostles'.  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 10
on July 19th, 2020
- By David Passmore - Opening Thoughts: In my Bible, verses 1-6 introduce spiritual warfare, a favourite subject of mine. A subject that is not possible to cover in one short devotion. There are many who do not believe or acknowledge spiritual warfare. However, if you are being a blessing by spreading the good news of the Gospel, or   Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 9
on July 16th, 2020
- By Leanne Rich - - Opening Thoughts: In this chapter, Paul gives advice to the Corinthian church about how to use the administrative gifts mentioned in Romans 12:7-8. The gifts specifically referred to by Paul were giving and serving. This church seems to have been well resourced compared to others that Paul had visited and he encouraged them to share their wealth.  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 8
on July 15th, 2020
- By Anne Horsburgh - Opening Thoughts: This chapter speaks to me about money matters and stewardship, as well as our attitude regarding it. The matter of the relief fund for the poor in Jerusalem is raised again. Titus had helped the Corinthians make a start, following Paul’s instructions in an earlier letter (1 Cor 16), and now he will return and supervise the completion of the collection. Some members of the Macedonian churches will accompany him as a safeguard. This way Paul is safe from any hint of embezzling the finances.  Read More
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