At the end of 2 Corinthians Paul proclaims a fitting benediction upon his readers.

Obsessed with success and power, the disciples are confronted with Jesus' radical definition of greatness.

 The story of Jesus healing the blind man (in Mark 8) is surprising in many ways. It is also revealing how difficult it is to see Jesus clearly.

Hebrews shows us that Psalm 102:25-27 reveals the eternal permanence of God's Son, our Savior, Jesus.

Our nature is to do what is right in our own eyes, but the book of Judges directs us to look to  the King of Kings. A king whom we don't see today, but whom we are called to trust in faith.

 Jesus, our priest-king, is seated in Heaven.

Learning from Paul's example–not only what he prayed but also that he prayed.

Jesus is the king who can be trusted to rule our lives and circumstances with absolute control, for he

would never succumb to power's corrupting influence.

How do we guard our hearts from hypocrisy in ministry?

The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.

Our hopes and lives can only rest secure in Jesus Christ the Son, who is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Heb. 13:8).

Paul beautifully explains how Christ is the great Yes to all of God's promises, to which believers are called to submit their Yes of faith.

 Although much more simple and with much less outward glory than the Old Covenant administration, the ministry of the New Covenant holds forth more fullness, evidence and spiritual efficacy than the Old.

This message looks briefly at Paul's blessing of God in 2 Cor 1:3-7. 

Jesus the Son is superior to angels because God the Father directed all his angels to worship the Son.

I – God fulfills his promises in Christ. II –  God establishes you in Christ.

To know who we are in Christ gives us the necessary balance for ministry longevity.

A minister is a servant and a servant must serve someone or something. Moses was a servant of the Old Covenant. 

 Paul explains how reconciliation in the church rests upon the reconciliation wrought by God in Christ.

God’s covenant promise to David, to build David’s “house” (dynasty) and establish David’s throne forever.