A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. "Why, there isn't a smooth spot anywhere. It's all bumpy and stony!" she exclaimed. "Yes," said her more experienced older brother, "but how else would we ever climb to the top if it wasn't? The stones and bumps are what we step on to get there." Likewise, the Christian can expect a rough path throughout this life, but there is purpose behind each bump along the way. Pastor Bill Luebkemann will explain momentarily as he continues his study of Second Corinthians. Here he is now with a study based in chapters four and five.

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