"excel in this grace of giving" (2 Cor. 8:7)

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Preach 2 Corinthians!

The Jerusalem offering was part of Paul's apostolic ministry, a sacrament of unity, obedience and grace and in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 Paul teaches on giving as the overflow of grace. This preaching series is accompanied by a small-group study, liturgical materials and sermon reflections by Bishop John Packer, now retired and formerly Bishop of Ripon and Leeds.
Paul's relationship with the church at Corinth was tense and money was one of the issues. Working for a living Paul refused support from a wealthy patron and false teachers alleged financial misdoing. So when enthusiasm in Corinth for a financial collection for the church in Jerusalem went cold you might think he would not press the issue. But he does; two chapters of the Bible! For Paul, giving is the sign, seal and sacrament of the grace of Christ himself. The issue is not just money but grace; not just need but faithful obedience.

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