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Commentaries is a podcast where we observe the Bible paragraph by paragraph. Join us as Hunter Hoover walks us through the books of the Bible.
Episode Archive
2 Corinthians Part 17: Hope in Affliction [2 Corinthians 4:13-15]
Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can have hope despite and in the midst of our affliction.
2 Corinthians Part 16: Light in Jars of Clay [2 Corinthians 4:7-12]
Paul calls the lives of believers "jars of clay" a metaphor which combines with his description of the gospel as light, to highlight the hope we have in Jesus and the means by which our affliction reveals that hope to others.
2 Corinthians Part 15: The Light of the Gospel [2 Corinthians 4:1-6]
The Gospel of Jesus, much like light, shines out of the darkness. As we live lives for Christ, that light shines so others may see.
2 Corinthians Part 14: Removing the Veil [2 Corinthians 3:12-18]
The New covenant of Christ is greater because by it, the veil between us and God is removed through Jesus' sacrifice. Through Christ, we can approach God as Father.
2 Corinthians Part 13: Comparing Covenants [2 Corinthians 3:7-11]
Paul compares the Old and New Covenants and how the New Covenant surpasses the Old in the ability to show God's glory.
2 Corinthians Part 12: Made Sufficient [2 Corinthians 3:4-6]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 12.
Jesus Christ, and the victory believers have in his name, make them sufficient to be ministers of the new covenant.
2 Corinthians Part 11: Letters of Recommendation [2 Corinthians 3:1-3]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 11.
The letter of recommendation regarding the apostle Paul's missionary work is written not on paper or a piece of stone, but on the teblets of the hearts of the Corinthians church.
2 Corinthians Part 10: The Triumphant Aroma of Christ [2 Corinthians 2:14-17]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 10.
Paul describes the missionary proclamation of the good news of Jesus as a triumphal procession of victory and their news an aroma, pleasing to the Lord.
2 Corinthians Part 9: Bummed Out in Troas [2 Corinthians 2:12-13]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 9.
Paul notes the hopes he had in going to Troas, and how those hopes went unmet.
2 Corinthians Part 8: Mercy and Forgiveness [2 Corinthians 2:5-11]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 8.
Paul, having addressed the sin in Corinth, now looks at how we proceed with a brother who, after being confronted in their sin, turns and seeks to do what is right. How does the believer respond?
2 Corinthians Part 7: Hard Words [2 Corinthians 2:1-4]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 7.
Paul notes that he wanted his next visit to the Corinthians to be less painful than the last. In the wake of his last letter, he is giving more time to continue to them in joy.
2 Corinthians Part 6: Changing Course Part 3 [2 Corinthians 1:23-24]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 6.
Paul discusses his desire to postpone his trip, in order to spare the Corinthians a harsh meeting centered on correcting sin in the hopes that their next meeting would be one of joy and grace.
2 Corinthians Part 5: Changing Course Part 2 [2 Corinthians 1:15-22]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 5.
Paul continues to discuss their change in plans and reminds the Corinthians, and us, about the promises of God.
2 Corinthians Part 4: Changing Course Part 1 [2 Corinthians 1:12-14]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 4.
Paul begins to explain his purposes for changing his travel plans away from Corinth.
2 Corinthians Part 3: An Example of God's Care [2 Corinthians 1:8-11]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 3.
Paul gives an example of how God cares for his people using their prayers and the affliction they faced in Asia.
2 Corinthians Part 2: The God of Comfort [2 Corinthians 1:3-7]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 2.
God is described as the God of all comfort; a God who comforts us, and never wastes our affliction.
2 Corinthians Part 1: Welcome [Back] to Corinth [2 Corinthians 1:1-2]
The Second Epistle of Paul to the Church at Corinth Part 1.
Paul greets the Corinthian church at the opening of his second letter to them.
Galatians Part 27: Goodbye Galatia [Galatians 6:11-18]
The Epistle of Paul to the Church at Galatia Part 27.
Galatians Part 26: Be Good, Do Good [Galatians 6:6-10]
The Epistle of Paul to the Church at Galatia Part 26.