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.

Hey, welcome once again to the Excel Stillmore daily Bible devotional. We are in 2 Corinthians

chapter 3. The Apostle Paul explains he does not require letters of commendation because the

Corinthians themselves stand as proof of his ministry. Their transformed lives are letters from Christ

inscribed not on stone but on human hearts by the Spirit.

He then contrasts the old covenant which brought death through the law with the new covenant which imparts life through the Spirit.

The law had glory, yet the ministry of the Spirit possesses even greater glory.

Paul clarifies that through Christ,

the veil that obscures people's understanding of God is lifted.

Where the spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom in Jesus Christ.

Paul encourages the Corinthians to embrace this freedom and transformation

that comes through the spirit rather than holding on to the old way of the law.

For centuries, Jews could access God only through the laws of the old covenant.

This, quote, ministry of death with its fading glory, was inscribed on stone and served as an unattainable goal for all who sought

justification through it. The arrival of Christ and the new covenant has brought grace and hope

to all who hear and believe. We now engage in a, quote, ministry of the spirit, a ministry

of righteousness that will never fade away. This law of liberty is not written on stone,

but in our hearts, motivating us to live holy lives with grateful and joyful spirits.

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