Lesson 476: 2 Corinthians 1:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
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The Context — The History
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More wrote 2 Corinthians from Macedonia after painful conflict with the church. He had confronted them sharply and now wrote with relief after Titus brought news of repentanceRepentance is the biblical act of turning away from sin and turning toward God. More than sorrow for wrongdoing, true repentance produces a change of heart, mind, and behavior that leads to obedience, spiritual growth, and a closer relationship with the Lord. More.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More opened with praise to the God of all comfort who comforts believers in trouble so they can comfort others. He described sharing abundantly in Christ's sufferings along with comfort through ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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GraceGrace is God’s unearned favor — His freely given kindness, forgiveness, and restorative power extended to humanity. In Scripture, grace is the divine initiative that overcomes sin, heals separation, and empowers transformation. It is the foundation of redemption, revealing God’s willingness to act on behalf of humanity before they can act for themselves. More be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus ChristJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More.
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Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
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Discussion
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How has God comforted you in a way you can share with others?
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Why does PaulPaul is the apostle who carried the message of Jesus into the Gentile world, transforming early Christianity through his missionary journeys, his letters, and his profound teaching on grace, faith, and the New Covenant. More link suffering and comfort rather than replacing one with the other?
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Who needs the comfort you have received?
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