Main point:  Because God has dealt with us honestly and graciously in Christ, 2 Corinthians 1:12–2:4shows us four ways the church is called to live together with loving transparency.

Main point:  In 2 Corinthians 1:1–11, we see four key ways God comforts His people in suffering, so that we as a church would be comforted and extend His comfort to one another.

Main point: 2 Corinthians gives us four views of our identity in Christ so that we will become more secure in our standing before God, strengthened in our battle against indwelling sin, emboldened in our witness for Christ, and steadfast in our suffering. 

Main point: In 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, we find three examples of a faithful commitment to the church that calls us to cultivate the same heart and care for the church. 

Main point: Luke 2:8-20 reveals three extraordinary ways the birth of Jesus changed the lives of ordinary shepherds and continues to change lives today. 

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:50-58 gives four resurrection realities that reshape how we live for Christ.  

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:36-49 answers the questions in verse 35 about your future resurrection body so that you believe in the risen Christ and live boldly for Him now.  

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:20-34 provides three truths of Christ’s resurrection so that we will live with unshakeable hope, holy purpose, and courageous obedience.

Main point:  1 Corinthians 15:12-19 explains six consequences of denying the resurrection so that we will understand and believe Christ is truly risen and know that our faith, our forgiveness, and our future are secure.