2 Corinthians 3 - Day 992

2 Corinthians 3 - Day 992 (link to reading)

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Commentary: At this point in the Pauline statement of the apostolic ministry, we are now prepared for a series of contrasts in which the old and the new covenants are discussed together. There are three lines of approach which the apostle takes. Vv 7–11 express two of them.

First, the law set the standard, but offered no power to reach it...

Second, Paul goes on to teach that the law had an honorable purpose, but it was only temporary....

All of this contrast adds up to one firm conclusion: the Christian ministry is meant, by divine intention, to supersede the old Judaic ceremonial order. The glory of God is to be sought now, not in the law or the Temple or the priesthood, but in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Cor 4:6; Titus 2:13)...

 Martin, R. P. (1986). 2 Corinthians (Vol. 40, p. 73). Dallas: Word, Incorporated.

Application: Have you ever tried to convince someone that Jesus is Lord?  Here, Paul explains "why" others can't comprehend the truth that Jesus is the Lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world.  Rather than using logic, pray for the Holy Spirit to help them turn to Jesus.

Prayer: Lord, thy will be done...