After listing the bulk of these "hard times," events that had proved Paul's faithfulness to Christ, his tenacity to the Gospel ... he adds a final word of affirmation. "The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, NECESSITIES
Essentially Paul's "list" has been completed now, an enumeration of some of his "hardships" serving Christ Jesus our Lord. It has been a rather long paragraph, too! "Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, FIRE!
Yes, the Title of today's Lesson is "Paul on fire!" That thought is based on a line from 2nd Corinthians 11:29. Which is Holy Spirit inspired Scripture, I might add! Still part of Paul's "Hardships List," he continues by surprisingly asking: "Who … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, WEAKNESS
As we near the end of our current Series, Paul asks a question or two. Questions that answer themselves, really. Questions that teach. For example ... "Who is weak, and I am not weak?" 2nd Corinthians 11:29 The verb "is weak" translates the … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, THE CARE OF ALL THE CHURCHES
Paul, listing his "burdens," surprisingly adds "the care of the Churches!" Yes, he is a Pastor at heart! And he is comparing himself (unwisely, he thinks) to the false teachers who have come to Corinth, who DO NOT CARE for any Church, not … [Continue reading]
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