Paul did not lose heart, because God triumphs over Satan and renews people to see Christ's glorious face. 1. The glory of gospel ministry prompts perseverance and openness. (v.1-2) 2. The glory of the gospel is veiled to minds blinded by Satan. (v.3-4) 3. The glory of God is known in the gospel of Jesus as Lord. (v.5-6) Compare the faces of Moses and Jesus. When did Paul receive mercy? 1 Tim. 1:12-13,16 What is glorious about the new covenant? John 1:14-17, Rom. 8:18 When the gospel comes, what do we get? 1 Thess.1:5, 2 Thess.2:14