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Joy In Struggle And Suffering! Ark Channel 21/09/2022 Wed 2 Co 12

…“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”… (v9)

* Grace is sufficient (v9)! The word ‘sufficient’ in the original text also means ‘inexhaustible’ as well as ‘satisfied’, ‘constant supply’ like a monthly salary. God’s grace is an inexhaustible gift, sufficient to meet all of life’s problems!

2Corithians 11:1-33

* The clotting of blood in the human body involves 20 different plasma proteins to form the specific fibrin that stops the bleeding. The complexity of biochemistry is amazing and wonderful!

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A Burden To No One! Ark Channel 20/09/2022 Tue 2 Co 11

Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation? (v29)

* The beauty of the Church is that we can empathise with the weak. We sympathise with others who have fallen, but also recognise our own vulnerability and unreliability, and fear that one day we will fall too. That is why we do not criticise the weak, but to feel for them and support them in prayer as members of God’s family.

2Corithians 11:1-33

* A summary of Ajith Fernando’s sharing: Thank you for praying for me to finish my sermon. Two dear friends of 50 years recently passed away and went to be with the Lord – Faith Berman and Brian Blacker, both of whom worked closely with us in the Youth to Christ Association. They were faithful servants and lived lives of love! (Letter from Sri Lanka)

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Capture Every Thought To The Obedience Of Christ! Ark Channel 19/09/2022 Mon 2 Co 10

But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.” (v17)

* The result of our serving should be “of Him and through Him and to Him”. As the Lord’s co-workers, we can only say, “say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ” (Luke 17:10). Not to boast the workers but to glorify the Lord who works!

2Corithians 10:1-18

* Video Tribute : Christian faith of Queen Elizabeth II – in her own words

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Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully! – Sunday Hope 180922 II Corinthians 9

… He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever. (v9)

* A heart to love is a natural overflow of life, not a compliance commandment. Be a cheerful giver and supply each other, not out of obligation. Supplying fellow Christians is an evidence of our mutual care as members of the Body of Christ. Financial support for one another is a common index of to measure our spiritual life.

2Corithians 9:1-15

* A beautiful hymn in Irish folk tune, with lyrics composed by Dallan Forgaill in the 5th century.

Be Thou My Vision(祢是我一切)

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He Became Poor for Your Sake! – Ark Channel 17/09/2022 Sat II Corinthians 8

… that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. (v.2)

* Freely giving. This is the grace of God abounding in the Macedonian churches! We provide for fellow Christians who are in poverty, because God’s grace is bringing us together for His testimony as the Body of Christ. We won’t value brotherly love more than the unreliable money, unless we have tasted the grace of God.

2Corithians 8:1-24

* FAM-Able, a website of family education talks(家油站)by Sister Yu / 余巧雲, educational psychologist and pastor FAM-Able

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Spiritual companions! – Ark Channel 16/09/2022 Fri 2 Corinthians 7

“conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus…” (v5-6)

* Even Paul, a rock solid believer, can feel downcast, so why not us? Encouragement that comes from God moves us to become a comforter from God, supporting other brothers and sisters who are coworkers with God. Let us not complain about our shepherds; they need our encouragement too!

2Corithians 7:1-16

* Before Amen(The Power of Simple Prayer) – Max Lucado

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I will walk among them! – Ark Channel 15/09/2022 Thu 2 Co 6

…now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. (v.2)

* A life of maybe and yet: We are servants of God, we may be misunderstood, yet we are protected by God. By Earthly standards, we may die an unjust death, yet His words, actions, death and resurrection transcends generations, bearing many fruit!

2Corithians 6:1-18

Should a Christian Bet on Sports?

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In This Tent, Sighs & Anguish! Ark Channel 14/09/2022 Wed 2 Co 5

…if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (v1)

* The love of Christ compels us. In life and in death, act not by sight but by faith! Regardless how much the Gospel maybe despised, let us carry out our duty. One day all shall be revealed before the throne of Christ and each will be rewarded for good or evil.

2Corithians 5:1-21

* The heaven and earth praise the name of the Lord! Glory be to God! Yesterday we also took advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to reach out to the general public and overseas students in the park. Many prayed to accept the Lord! Dixon Ip/特生 (LA)

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Perplexed But Not In Despair! Ark Channel 13/09/2022 Tue 2 Co 4

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. (v32)

* What should be our attitude to serve? Not to lose heart, not to handle the word of God deceitfully, but only to preach Jesus as Lord (v1-3). The means to serve is only by the power of God (v7-12). Those who serve must speak in faith, not be bothered by the temporary afflictions but to care for the glory that is not seen!

2Corithians 4:1-18

* Sunday Service in Church in Gothenburg, speaker Peter Chan

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Reflect The Lord’s Glory! Ark Channel 12/09/2022 Mon 2 Co 3

…our competence comes from God. (v5)

* For us living in the New Testament, our work is the transformation of lives by the Lord’s life (v1-3), with the vitality of the Holy Spirit (v4-6), bringing people into glory and spiritual freedom (v17-18)! Fancy words is only building on sand!

2Corithians 3:1-18

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Triumphal Procession Led by God! – Sunday Hope 11/09/2022 2 Co 2

For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. (v15)

* Submit to God’s sovereignty. Renounce self-will. Follow Christ with our whole heart when He leads. Only then our aroma will diffuse, and our life will make an impact.

2Corithians 2:1-17

* The world is too full of noises. Why don’t we quiet down and listen to the heavenly sound

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God Of Love And Peace Will Be With You! Ark Channel 22/09/2021 Wed 2 Corinthians 13

…yet we will live with Him because of the power of God directed toward you. (v4)

1. Have hope for the church because what is in the believers is mighty (v1-6)
2. Pray to God, have faith, become mature, patiently shepherd the weak in the church (v7-9)

2Corithians 13:1-14

* “The Church In History” by B. K. Kuiper is now available in 50 chapters detailing the church’s growth in the past 2000 years (in chinese).

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My Grace Is Sufficient For You! Ark Channel 21/09/2021 Tue 2 Corinthians 12

…for when I am weak, then I am strong. (v10)

The Six Fears In Paul (v3-21):
* God’s faithful servant is not afraid of adversity, reduction in members, insufficient offering, work not yielding…What he fears is the church losing her purity, being exalted (hence a thorn is given so he lives by grace). He is afraid of being distant from the church, strife, jealousy, tempers, slanders…inviting the enemy’s attack. He is even more afraid there may be sin in God’s household, which makes him worried!

2Corithians 12:1-21

* Ex-gang member Enrique Rodriguez met God and became an angel to the patients, singing hymns of comfort to them NY Post Newsweek

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I Was Not A Burden To Anyone! Ark Channel 20/09/2021 Mon 2 Corinthians 11

…there is the daily pressure on me of concern for all the churches. (v28)

* Paul listed 21 signs of his suffering for Christ (v23-27). The seal of a real servant is his love for the church, and his heart for them.

2Corithians 11:1-33

* The late Dr. M.R. DeHaan mentioned that a Christian experienced a spiritual trough and sought pastors but of no help. Dr. DeHaan was moved to ask her to do a health checkout and discovered she had a chronic poisoning from a tooth infection. After 3 weeks of treatment by a dentist, her depression was cured and she became a happy Christian. We should all pay attention to a healthy balance of mind and body!

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He Who Glories, Let Him Glory in the Lord! – Sunday Hope 19/09/2021 2 Corinthians 10

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God…, (v. 4)

* The success of our ministry often hinges on spiritual warfare. Instead of carnal and impulsive reactions, we should face up our opponents with boldness, with dependence on anointing and authority of God. Let us respond with meekness, gentleness, courage, peace and patience, leading people to repentance and spreading the gospel far and wide.

2Corithians 10:1-17

* A beautiful Japanese hymn, with English subtitles:
Jesus, I’m in love with you

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Exceeding Grace of God in You! – Ark Channel 18/09/2021 Sat 2 Corinthians 9

while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. (v11)

The way to give our wealth:

* 8 types of abundance described by Paul: abundance of kindness, abundance of good work, abundance of seeds, abundance of fruits, abundance of thanksgiving, abundance of glory to God, leading to extra abundance of grace and praying! This is what church life should be!

2Corithians 9:1-15

* From the viewpoint of Old Testament theology, Rev Stephen Lee /李思敬博士offers a glimpse of the spirit-controlled temperament for the modern man: arkchannel sharing

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In trials, overflowing with joy! – Ark Channel 17/09/2021 Fri 2 Corinthians 8

…their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. (v.2)

The way to give our wealth:

1. Firstly, give oneself to the Lord, then give the overflowing of grace given to us to other people, to encourage them to live for the Lord.
2. Paul emphasized the continuation of effort and not simply giving on impulse. Those who plan to give generously and regularly reflect our long-lasting commitment to the Lord and His work!

2Corithians 8

* Book recommendation – Adventuring Through the Bible: New Testament/Old Testament 「聖經探險：新約篇/舊約篇」. It is easy to read, and the coverage of each book has illustrations. Author Ray C. Stedman is also the editor of Our Daily Bread.
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We Would Live or Die With You! – Ark Channel 16/09/2021 Thu 2 Corinthians 7

…conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus… (v.5-6)

We need three levels of encouragement (v.2-16):

* The thing that will revive the church today is the restoration of trust! The weak in faith repenting and changing their ways will bring encouragement! Restoring relationships between those who serve and the rest of the believers is better than being busy in service. Let us strive to be a positive force and not others’ problems!

2Corithians 7

* A special report from GNCI. KK Lee/李國健 used to be a Fengshui master for over 20 years, why did he believe in Jesus? “What reasons do I have to believe Jesus?“/「我有咩理由會信耶穌呢?」” by Lars Qualben

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We Are The Temple Of The Living God! Ark Channel 15/09/2021 Wed 2 Corinthians 6

…you shall be sons and daughters to Me… (v18)

* Our life is working together with Christ. To serve is to bring people out of unrighteousness and the world, to become the temple of the living God (v14-18)

2Corithians 6:1-18

* A thousand years is like one day, the world changes, the invisible hand of God directs His eternal script. Read online “A History of the Christian Church” by Lars Qualben

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Set Our Ambition To Please Him! Ark Channel 14/09/2021 Tue 2 Corinthians 5

Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God… (v5)

* This tent on earth will fade but God will give us an eternal heavenly home! This life and in eternity, we will be together with God. What we really need to fear is receiving the compensation before the judgment seat of Christ!

2Corithians 5:1-21

* Daniel desires to believe in Jesus. When I brought up the hope of eternal life, he brought me to his family cemetery. It was in a lovely surrounding and in the tranquility he listened attentively to half an hour of gospel, remembering in his heart. Afterwards, he invited an elder of the church to lead him in accepting Jesus as his Savior! Thanks be to God for Daniel’s appreciation of the authority of the coming life, to receive eternal life. Glory be to God! ~Bro. James (US)

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Momentary Affliction For Eternal Glory! Ark Channel 13/09/2021 Mon 2 Corinthians 4

But we have this treasure in earthen containers, so that the extraordinary greatness of the power will be of God… (v7)

Do Not Lose Heart!
1. The apostle described a faithful servant will face setbacks in ministry, difficulty is inevitable and overtime brings exhaustion
2. But Jesus has an indelible relationship with God in His heart! Daily suffering brings daily spiritual renewal.

2Corithians 4:1-18

* Here in Maine, I have been preaching the gospel to fishermen. For the past months, I have been counselling a young man Daniel whose life is in disorder but willing to hear about the Lord’s salvation. Recently he had an epiphany and said he would be saved on Friday! Afraid of being ridiculed by friends for listening about Jesus, he was unwilling to go with me for Bible study at McDonald’s. Instead he invited me to a lovely, tranquil place for Bible study, his family’s private cemetery! ~ James (to be continued tomorrow)

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Our Sufficiency is from God! – Sunday Hope 12/09/2021 2 Corinthians 3

You are our epistle… known and read by all men; (v. 3)

* Credentials, titles, commendations from celebrities may be useful in the path of ministry. Purity and truthfulness in real life are the best commendations that make us creditable to the churches.

2Corithians 3:1-18

* Hymn writer William Cowper lived by faith through depression. His famous hymn God Moves in a Mysterious Way, has been a help to many troubled souls who suffer emotional and spiritual hardships. Pay attention to the lyrics.

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Diffusing Fragrance of Knowing Christ! – Ark Channel 11/09/2021 Sat 2 Corinthians 2

…Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, … (v. 14)

A Wonderful Life of Ministry:
1. Being comforted amidst trials (Ch 1-7)
2. Providing for others with donations (Ch 8-9)
3. Ministering – in life’s troubles (Ch 10-11)
4. Reflecting – a life without regret (Ch. 12-13)

2Corithians 2:1-17

* Monthly Revision – Revival Message 1, HK Bible Conference 2021 從囚衣到彩衣(From Miserable to Blessed), by Rev. Timothy San-Jarn Wu/吳獻章牧師

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The God of all comfort! – Ark Channel 10/09/2021 Fri 2 Corinthians 1

…But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. (v.9)

The God who comforts is still here!
1. 2 Corinthians uses the word “comfort”, with 30+ mentions of similar words. Where pain is multiplied, comfort is multiplied!
2. 2 Corinthians states that we are comforted by the Holy Spirit; this is where we gain our strength!

2Corithians 1

* Recapping the HK Bible Conference: Rev Alex McCoy/麥凱歷牧師 on James 1

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God Of Love & Peace Will Be With You! Ark Channel 220920 Tue 2 Cor 13

…Christ…who is…mighty in you. (v3)

Rebuilding After The Storm:
1. With hope, trusting in the mighty power of God even in weakness (v1-6)
2. Never forget to pray, in faith be made complete (v7-9)

2 Corinthians 13

* Sister CHAN Siu Ling / 林陳小玲 in HK (Wife of brother LAM Siu Kwong / 林紹光) is received into the peace of the Lord. Funeral meeting is held this morning 22 Sep (Tue) in HK. May our Lord of grace comfort her family.)

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Power Of Christ Dwells In Me! Ark Channel 210920 Mon 2 Cor 12

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”… (v9)

When I Fall, Then I Am Upheld:
1. A purpose behind the suffering, a thorn to keep us from exalting ourselves!
2. The torment from suffering, God’s grace is always sufficient for us!

2 Corinthians 12

* Chinese scholar QIAN Zhiqun/錢志群, an atheist, reads the Bible during his stay in North America. He was enlightened by a few great inspiring verses: “for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”, “do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own”, “do not judge so that you will not be judged”… And one Lord’s Day, Pastor LIU Jinshu/劉錦樞牧師 from Boston prayed and helped him commit to Christ. His wife was moved to tears because she had been praying for years with brothers and sisters for his salvation!)

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