THE GOSPEL GEM (12 OF 23)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
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Title: The Gospel Gem (12 of 23)
Series: Suffer with Purpose.
Author: Keith Krell
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:21
As some of you know, almost two weeks ago, I broke my elbow. I wish I could tell you I was protecting an elderly woman from a gang of hoodlums or saving a child from a burning building. But as Pastor Tanner shared this past Sunday, I fell down some stairs. Not exactly my most graceful moment. I've Experienced discomfort, pain, and sleeplessness since my injury, which has led to some discouragement.
However, in my recovery, I've learned of friends significantly younger than me who have experienced far worse challenges. One was diagnosed with cancer and two had near-fatal heart attacks. Suffering can be so discouraging-and even debilitating. Yet, the Lord uses Scripture to speak to those who are suffering. This is what the Lord has done for me the last two weeks and over the years. He uses His Word to speak to my heart and guide me through many challenges. God often does so by reminding me to adopt an eternal perspective and to celebrate my future life with Him.
Due to my injury, I've had two weeks to meditate on my sermon text-2 Cor 5:21. I've had two weeks to soak in twenty-four words in most of our English versions. Two weeks to focus on a mere fifteen words in the original Greek language. This single verse has been called the most profound sentence in the entire Bible. For my money, if there's one verse worth studying and sharing, it's 2 Cor 5:21.
But before we zero in on this solitary verse, let me set the context. We have been working our way through the book of 2 Corinthians written by the apostle Paul. This is Paul's most intimate, personal, and vulnerable letter. He shares from his heart about his suffering, so I've entitled this series, "Suffer with Purpose." In the first five chapters, Paul shares his suffering, defends his ministry, and encourages us to live for Christ.
In 2 Cor 5:11-21, Paul discusses reconciliation. In 5 ...
Series: Suffer with Purpose.
Author: Keith Krell
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:21
As some of you know, almost two weeks ago, I broke my elbow. I wish I could tell you I was protecting an elderly woman from a gang of hoodlums or saving a child from a burning building. But as Pastor Tanner shared this past Sunday, I fell down some stairs. Not exactly my most graceful moment. I've Experienced discomfort, pain, and sleeplessness since my injury, which has led to some discouragement.
However, in my recovery, I've learned of friends significantly younger than me who have experienced far worse challenges. One was diagnosed with cancer and two had near-fatal heart attacks. Suffering can be so discouraging-and even debilitating. Yet, the Lord uses Scripture to speak to those who are suffering. This is what the Lord has done for me the last two weeks and over the years. He uses His Word to speak to my heart and guide me through many challenges. God often does so by reminding me to adopt an eternal perspective and to celebrate my future life with Him.
Due to my injury, I've had two weeks to meditate on my sermon text-2 Cor 5:21. I've had two weeks to soak in twenty-four words in most of our English versions. Two weeks to focus on a mere fifteen words in the original Greek language. This single verse has been called the most profound sentence in the entire Bible. For my money, if there's one verse worth studying and sharing, it's 2 Cor 5:21.
But before we zero in on this solitary verse, let me set the context. We have been working our way through the book of 2 Corinthians written by the apostle Paul. This is Paul's most intimate, personal, and vulnerable letter. He shares from his heart about his suffering, so I've entitled this series, "Suffer with Purpose." In the first five chapters, Paul shares his suffering, defends his ministry, and encourages us to live for Christ.
In 2 Cor 5:11-21, Paul discusses reconciliation. In 5 ...
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