In this lecture on 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Fr. Gabriel discusses Paul's teaching on how the gospel can be "veiled" to those who are perishing, exploring the theme of God's revelation to humanity from Adam's creation in the image of God through to the light of Christ shining in our hearts. He leads a thoughtful conversation about the mystery of why some people who don't profess faith seem joyful while some believers struggle, the nature of prayer as standing in the gap before God on behalf of others, and how God can work in people's lives in ways beyond our understanding, ultimately grounding the discussion in the Orthodox belief that God created the world out of nothing, continually sustains it by His will, and that what we call miracles are simply God acting outside His usual patterns.