Lesson 477: 2 Corinthians 3:18
The Blueprint — The Verse
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
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The Context — The History
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More contrasted the new covenant ministry with the glory of Moses' law. His opponents in Corinth questioned his apostolic credentials and favored flashy teachers.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More described the ministry of the Spirit as more glorious than the letter that kills. He taught that believers with unveiled faces behold the Lord's glory and are transformed into His image by the Spirit.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
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2 Corinthians 3:19
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Discussion
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What does being transformed into Christ's image look like weekly?
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How does beholding Christ's glory change behavior?
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Where do you need the Spirit's transforming work most?