2 Corinthians 5:10-16
The biggest lie circulating today is that we will not be judged for sin. Somebody has to pay. As followers of Christ, we trust that the Lord Jesus already paid the penalty for our sins. So with the fear of the Lord, we tell others how they too can avoid God’s judgment. Don’t refuse God’s love! Turn instead to Jesus and, by faith, receive His gift of forgiveness.
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Has your body started to fall apart yet? It will. No wonder the apostle Paul called the human body a collapsing tent. But the house God is building for us in heaven is far better than the one we have today. Learn more about the old and new that is ahead in heaven and at the judgment seat of Christ. It’ll make you want to love Jesus more.
2 Corinthians 4:3-18
Likely you know your strengths and weaknesses. We all have them. Ever wonder how God could use you for good in His ministry? We study today about this great treasure of the Spirit of God and His Word that we have in “earthen vessels”—our frail human natures, subject to weakness and sin. But this means the power working through us is God!
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
When you list God’s character traits, don’t forget “mercy.” God is rich in mercy. In other religions, you must do, do, do to satisfy or appease some god. Instead of requiring a long list to please God, Christianity says, “Done.” What God in Christ did for us is complete. We are “in Christ,” meaning we are now complete in Him. What an encouraging passage to study!
2 Corinthians 3:11-18
God’s Old Testament Law was good for the season, but the “new covenant” is so much more glorious. The Spirit makes it permanent in our hearts. As we abide in Christ, walking in the power of God’s Spirit, He transforms us into the image of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 2:14-3:14
The Christian life is like a Roman victory parade—those in the front (following Jesus) are set free, and those in the rear (rejecting Jesus) follow to their death. God’s heart for the human family is for everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of God. God takes no pleasure in anyone’s death—but it is our choice. But someday, every knee will bow to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:10-2:13
Did you know that Jesus is the overseer of your soul? Comforting, isn’t it? In this letter, Paul clarifies that elders in the church ought to be examples of godliness, not “lords over your faith.” Even when correcting a brother in the wrong, Paul said to do so with meekness and love, considering how all of us are inclined to sin.
2 Corinthians 1:4-20
If you ever wonder if the hard times you’ve been through could be used by God for good, listen in on Paul’s encouragement of the Corinthians. God is with us. He comforts us in our trials, both for our sake and so we can comfort others. Our pain is not without purpose. We can live our lives in wisdom and conscience because God is with us and helps us.
2 Corinthians 1:1-3
When a church gets in trouble, it’s always because it’s not believing and applying God’s Word. Such was the case in first century Corinth. But when the apostle Paul helped them see where they needed to act in faith, they responded. The Bible is our ultimate authority. Paul wrote them back to express God’s mercy and comfort even as they endured persecution.
Nehemiah 10:1-13:31
With hearts right with God, the Israelites made a covenant with God to do three things: Not to intermarry with non-Jews, to observe the Sabbath and holy days, and to follow the ordinances of first fruits and sacrifices. The people celebrated their new, safe city and relationship with God. Nehemiah then returned to Persia. However, when he returned later, he found the people had broken all three of their promises to God.