In two more speeches, Elihu presents God’s kingly reign in ways that warn us against pride. Christ is the only answer to suffering.

The post God Reigns with Perfect Justice (Job Sermon 22) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Paul explains why he does not lose heart in the ministry of the gospel, even in the midst of mass rejection and great suffering. He considers his hardships light and momentary compared to the eternal heavenly reward awaiting him.

The post 2 Corinthians Episode 4: Glorious Light Ministered by Jars of Clay appeared first on Two Journeys.

Elihu finally breaks his silence to defend the plans and purposes of God to Job, concluding that God uses suffering to benefit his people.

The post Elihu Speaks (Job Sermon 21) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Paul describes the superior glory of the New Covenant in that it results in the transformation of its people into glorious and eternal conformity to Christ, unlike the Old Covenant which had a fading glory and only brought death to its people.

The post 2 Corinthians Episode 3: The Superior Glory of the New Covenant (3:1-18) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Godly people alleviate the suffering of others and suffer well themselves, trusting in God through it all as seen in Job's mercy ministry.

The post Job’s Costly Commitment to Mercy Ministry (Job Sermon 20) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Paul strongly urges the Corinthian church to reinstate the repentant sinner they had earlier disciplined, and he continues to defend the integrity of his gospel ministry.

The post 2 Corinthians Episode 2: Restoration for a Repentant Sinner & the Aroma of Christ (2:5-17) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Job understood the deadly temptation of sexual impurity and commited himself to the absolute sexual purity we need in the world today.

The post Job’s Commitment to Absolute Sexual Purity (Job Sermon 19) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Paul begins his defense of his apostolic ministry by telling the Corinthian church his own sufferings for Christ.

The post 2 Corinthians Episode 1: The God Who Comforts and Leads (1:1-2:4) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Just as there is a Proverbs 31 woman, there is a Job 31 man--Job's testimony here shows his blameless life and righteous actions.

The post The Testimony of a Blameless Man (Job Sermon 18) appeared first on Two Journeys.

Andy Davis introduces and gives a quick summary of 2 Corinthians.

The post 2 Corinthians: Introduction appeared first on Two Journeys.