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Today, in our ongoing study of the writings of the apostle Paul, we will begin an in-depth study of the Second Book of Corinthians. We'll be going through chapter 1 except for the final two verses, which are actually the true beginning of chapter two. It is widely assumed that this was the apostle Paul's final letter to the early church at Corinth, but that's only because no others have been found intact despite much archaeological exploration throughout the Middle East and Southern Europe. It would truly be awesome if an additional letter were to be found in these last days before Christ's return, but for now let's begin our study as I quote from the apostle Paul.

Part One of This Week’s Bible Verses for Study and Memorization
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the Church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.” (2nd Corinthians chapter 1, verses 1-7) the story continues....

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