2 Corinthians 8-13 Part 1 • Dr. Joseph Spencer • Sept 18 - Sept 24
2 Corinthians 8-13 Part 1 • Dr. Joseph Spencer • Sept 18 - Sept 24  
Podcast: followHIM: A Come, Follow Me Podcast
Published On: Wed Sep 13 2023
Description: How are we like the Corinthians in our offerings? Dr. Joseph Spencer examines Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians and remembering the poor, giving with love, and the purpose of offerings.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-31-40/YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPVIRxODOrMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYPlease rate and review the podcast!00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer02:09 Introduction of Dr. Joseph Spencer03:22 Background to the letter05:24 Reconciliation after 1 Corinthians06:15 Possible third letter06:57 Paul fulfills Isaiah07:44 Paul asks for donations11:05 Becoming a cheerful giver14:07 N.T. Wright’s translation 16:28 Jesus’s example of generosity19:17 The practicality of giving22:13 Paul’s strategy for offerings24:27 Doing what we can27:23 Inspiration vs competition29:43 Parallels to King Benjamin31:31 Hanks shares a personal story about fast offerings34:10 Needs of the body and the heart35:37 God’s unspeakable gift36:35 Paul’s parodic boasting40:21 Revelation and trial44:39 Parallels to Moroni47:44 Ether 12 connections49:43 Faith, love, and a capacity for pain54:26 End of Part I–Dr. Joseph SpencerThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com