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Giving in Christian Community

Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians

February 16, 2020 • Chase Strickland

2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 // While the first half of 2 Corinthians 8 helped us understand why we give, this passage shows us how we give. Paul helps the Corinthians understand that true Christian giving happens not in isolation, but in community, producing integrity and accountability with money for our good and to the glory of God.

Are You Ready?

April 5, 2020 • Drake Osborn

2 Corinthians 13:1-14 // In Paul's final exhortation to the Corinthians, he gives a warning, a test, a charge, and ends with a Trinitarian gospel blessing to prepare them for his return. Through our time in 2 Corinthians, are we better prepared for Christ's return?

Remember The Paradox

March 29, 2020 • Drake Osborn

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 // As he prepares to come back to visit the Corinthians, Paul reminds them of three aspects of the paradox of weakness: 1) it is essentially apparent, 2) it is for your upbuilding, not your burden, 3) it is meant for unity and repentance.

Fool's Talk, Part 2

March 22, 2020 • Drake Osborn

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 // The very part of you that is most humiliating may just be your greatest gift to glorify God. Your hidden, normal life, and your constant, remaining thorns: that is the power of Christ in you.