Comfort & Affliction, Week 3 of 3 from March 2nd, 2025

"When we know Jesus deeply He shows clearly that our life is His."

2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon explores the paradoxical nature of Christian faith, where believers are portrayed as captives in Christ's triumphal procession. Pastor Michael challenges the congregation to view their relationship with God not as victorious conquerors, but as those conquered by Christ's love. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves surrender, being led by Christ, and becoming a living testimony of God's work. The sermon also addresses the tension between personal faith and public witness, urging believers to let their lives tell Jesus' story to the world.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 How does a life of captivity to Jesus smell to you?

• 💬 How are our lives telling Jesus’ story this week?

• 💬 What work of Jesus are we tempted to minimize?

• 💬 What work of Jesus are we tempted to take credit for?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:12-16

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 2:16-3:6

• 📖 Read 2 Corinthians 3:6-18

• 📖 The first edition of the 10 commandments God carved Himself. Moses broke them almost immediately and had to make his own copy. (Exodus 24:12-18, Exodus 31:18, Exodus 35:15-20)

• 📖 Moses was also insufficient for his calling (Exodus 4:11-12)

• 📖 When Moses came down from speaking with God he glowed in the dark so he had to keep his face covered unless he was talking to God (Exodus 34:28-35)

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