The way to a joy-filled life is countercultural, both in Paul’s time and for us today. In a chapter that drastically changes the mood of this letter to the Corinthians, Paul maps out three steps to serve the Lord with joy. None are especially easy—but the rewards are great.
Part 7: The Road to Joy
February 18, 2024 • 2 Corinthians 7:2–16
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Part 11: Difficult Conversations
March 17, 2024 • Pastor Luke Uran • 2 Corinthians 13
Most of us aren’t very good at confronting people, even when it’s a needed and godly response. With gentle wisdom and humility, confrontation can be one of the most loving things we can do for a fellow believer – or that they can do for us.
Part 10: Beware the Boasters
March 10, 2024 • Pastor David Creek • 2 Corinthians 11, 2 Corinthians 12:1–13
We can be so dazzled by someone’s giftedness and charisma that we miss trickery and treachery lurking behind. Paul challenges the Corinthians to consider the whole picture in both ourselves and others. There is indeed a place for boasting — but in our weakness, as a pointer to Jesus.
Part 9: When Critics Come Calling
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Luke Uran • 2 Corinthians 10
For Christians, especially leaders, criticism will come. Some of it will be unjust. In this section of his letter to the Corinthians, Paul exemplifies valuable principles for how to respond, or not respond, when our critics are wrong. And, he shows how to keep our focus pointed in a better direction.