How are we like the Corinthians in our offerings? Dr. Joseph Spencer examines Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians and remembering the poor, giving with love, and the purpose of offerings. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/new-testament-episodes-31-40/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPVIRxODOrM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY Please rate and review the podcast! 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joseph Spencer 02:09 Introduction of Dr. Joseph Spencer 03:22 Background to the letter 05:24 Reconciliation after 1 Corinthians 06:15 Possible third letter 06:57 Paul fulfills Isaiah 07:44 Paul asks for donations 11:05 Becoming a cheerful giver 14:07 N.T. Wright’s translation 16:28 Jesus’s example of generosity 19:17 The practicality of giving 22:13 Paul’s strategy for offerings 24:27 Doing what we can 27:23 Inspiration vs competition 29:43 Parallels to King Benjamin 31:31 Hanks shares a personal story about fast offerings 34:10 Needs of the body and the heart 35:37 God’s unspeakable gift 36:35 Paul’s parodic boasting 40:21 Revelation and trial 44:39 Parallels to Moroni 47:44 Ether 12 connections 49:43 Faith, love, and a capacity for pain 54:26 End of Part I–Dr. Joseph Spencer Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com