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One way to gain perspective in a dark and confusing time is to consider eternity. Let an old hymn guide your thoughts like "Absent From Flesh" written by Isaac Watts, but brought back to life by Sojourn and Jamie Barnes. Our suffering here is temporary, but God has a permanent home all planned out for His children.

   

Let's explore this together by diving in to Scripture in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians.

On this week’s episode I discuss:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Read in context
  • Read and keep on reading
  • Read the introduction
  • Consult an outside resource
  • Ask questions
• The 30 Day Music Challenge - ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE HERE
• Isaac Watts, the original author of this hymn
• Our inspiration verse in the King James Version uses the word "absent" - 2 Corinthians 5:6-7
• Reading in context by starting at the beginning of 2 Corinthians 5
• Discovering the confusing nature of 2 Corinthians when consulting an outside resource that confirms our feeling
• Gaining perspective by reading the historical context found in an introduction of a study Bible or a resource like

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