Paul is very concerned that the Corinthian church will not fulfill its promise to give generous financial support to the suffering Judean church. He stirs them to generosity by first showing them the example of the impoverished Macedonian Christians, then by the example of Christ.

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Paul expresses the depth of his emotional commitment to the Corinthians, especially in that he rejoices that the painful letter he wrote them rebuking them for their sins resulted in them being genuinely sorrowful and ardently setting all things right. This gives us a display of the nature of true repentance.

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God speaks to a suffering Job in a surprising way - he uses his own wisdom in creation to humble Job and cause him to trust God.

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Paul explains that passionate gospel ministry comes with great suffering. He also issues a call for holiness of the church based upon God’s desire to dwell with her.

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God finally speaks into the story of Job through a mighty whirlwind, humbling Job as he reveals the true power of his nature.

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Paul gives a comprehensive explanation of the motives and message of evangelism. This chapter should be studied carefully by every Christian to grow in passion and fruitfulness in evangelism.

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In Elihu’s final speech he uses God’s power displayed in the weather as a reminder for Job and all of us to trust God, especially in times of affliction.

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Paul explains to the Corinthians that the future resurrection life in the presence of Jesus Christ and the reality

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

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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.

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