Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 7
on July 14th, 2020
- By Jacob Muthsam - - Personal Thoughts: Chapter 7 starts with therefore, and as we have heard millions of times when we read a, 'therefore', we must ask what is it there for? Chapter 7 leads on from Chapter 6 and particularly in the second half. Paul is basically saying in this passage, to separate from worldly influences so that we can live a close life with God.  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 6
on July 13th, 2020
- By Darryl Flaherty - - Opening Thoughts: Chapter 6 has 18 verses. The first 10 verses speak about the hardships of being a Christian and the way we should live if we are servants of God. My focus is on 7 verses. Three Main Ideas: 1. By Great endurance Verse 3 - Paul says that our goal is to not put a stumbling block or obstacle in anyone’s way of coming to the Gospel, so that no fault would be found with our ministry. We are to live and speak in such a way that people would not disregard the Gospel message. Rather, “as servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way.”  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 5
on July 12th, 2020
- By Keziah Muthsam - - Opening Thoughts: In this chapter, Paul is teaching a revolutionary new message to the Church in Corinth. Surrounded by a culture that was influencing the churches understanding of the Gospel, Paul moves to address misconceptions and call out certain individuals for using the Gospel as a personal platform for success. 1. Questioning our understanding Surrounded by Greek culture, the idea of bodily resurrection  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 4
on July 9th, 2020
- By John Horsburgh - Opening Thoughts: Paul’s second letter, 2 Corinthians, has a different feel than his first letter to this church. In this chapter, there is so much light and encouragement that it tends to lift the spirit. There are still those bits that could be seen as being a bit scary but overall the theme is about overcoming obstacles that we encounter. A timely thought, as we face the discouragement that has abounded in 2020.   Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 3
on July 8th, 2020
- By Jacob Muthsam - Personal Thoughts: In reading Chapter 3, it seems to me that the people are wrestling with stepping into the reality of their new world when they have a natural pull back to the old. It’s relevant to our current situation because, still, today we wrestle with Work v Grace. Additionally, I strongly believe the COVID-19 restrictions and situations we find ourselves in, is another wrestle; one of moving from an old way of thinking in a church context to a new way of thinking.  Read More
Day By Day - 2 Corinthians 2
on July 7th, 2020
- By Paul Rich - - Opening Thought: Paul was passionate about the church in Corinth. He had sent them a letter only one or two years earlier, and here we have a second letter, striving to bring correction so that, "my joy would also be yours."  Read More
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