March 17, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 13:11–14
In this text, Paul essentially sums up what he hoped to accomplish beginning back in Chapter 1.
Examine Yourselves
March 3, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 13:3–10
In this text, Paul turns their focus away from him to themselves—urging them to make sure they are saved—since many were rejecting one of Christ’s appointed messengers—an apostle.
Establishing Every Charge
February 25, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 13:1–2
In this passage, Paul explains that he will soon visit Corinth—whip in hand—but he assures them that all things will be carried out in an orderly fashion.
Children Who Won't Grow Up
February 18, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 12:14–21
In this passage, Paul—as their spiritual father—chastises his children not only for their lack of respect for him, but for their unwillingness to respond to the truth of God’s Word.
The Signs of an Apostle
February 11, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 12:11–13
In this text, Paul explains what separates an apostle from all other believers—which (if we understand it) impacts our approach to knowing God’s will for us today.
Power in Weakness
February 4, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 12:1–10
In this text, Paul relates how God actually gave him a thorn in the flesh to enable the apostle to rely more on God’s help—to strengthen him.
Hardships and Weakness
January 28, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 11:21–33
In this text, Paul boasts. But much unlike his opponents, he boasts of things few in ministry would ever think to boast of.
Religious Oppression
January 21, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 11:16–21
In this text, Paul explains that a true Christian teacher will not oppress those under their leadership—but will lead them to the true freedom found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Self-Sacrificing Love
January 7, 2024 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 11:7–15
In this passage, Paul defends his unwillingness to accept money from the Corinthians—an action by him that certainly takes aim at the greed of the false teachers that had infiltrated the church.
Godly Jealousy
December 31, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 11:1–6
In this text, Paul explains his heart—the reason why he is so willing to commend himself, even though he has such disdain for the practice ordinarily.
The Approval that Matters
December 17, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 10:13–18
In this text, after explaining just what God has done through him in Corinth, the apostle Paul explains that the only approval that matters is the Lord’s approval.
An Impartial Standard
December 10, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 10:7–12
In this text, Paul exposes the danger of accepting claims of religious authority without actually testing those claims.
A Gospel Siege
December 3, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 10:1–6
In this text, Paul lays the foundation for this final section written to warn the church against false teachers—using wartime language to show just how determined he is to destroy the ministry of the false teachers.
The Attitude of Giving
November 26, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 9:6–15
In this text, Paul really digs at the heart of Christian giving—whether giving to the local church or to those in need—having an attitude of gratitude.
Greed and Giving
November 19, 2023 • Todd Bryant • 2 Corinthians 9:1–5
In this text, Paul urges the saints in Corinth to complete their promised offering rather than holding tight to what they had.
