Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's Word with you, so let's get started.

Welcome back to our second Corinthians study this time in chapter two.

This seems to me to be a little less known of a letter compared to others, maybe studied

or preached from a little less, and yet there are many beautiful things therein.

And so I hope you're excited to explore this letter with me.

We just jumped in yesterday, and so now we'll continue.

Paul explains that he is postponing his trip to Corinth to avoid causing great sorrow.

He writes this letter urging the church to forgive and restore a repentant member

who had previously been disciplined, emphasizing that excessive punishment could lead to despair.

Paul reminds them that forgiveness strengthens unity and prevents Satan from exploiting their

division. He then describes his ministry, explaining how God guides believers in a triumphant mission

to spread the fragrance of Christ everywhere. For those who will be saved, the message is

received openly as a welcomed scent, while those who reject it perceive the gospel as the

smell of death. For Paul and believers, the responsibility remains to keep sharing the truth

sincerely with everyone. It's so sad to think that the gospel

message is the smell of death to people when all it's designed to do is bring them rejuvenation

and freedom in life. The most essential mission in life is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ

with the world. Many may not listen, but the word of God is powerful

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