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Jesus told the Apostle Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you.” Do you know the story behind that promise? Paul’s life was marked by extreme difficulty. This devotional by David Guzik is a verse-by-verse commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Find comfort and hope in God’s Word, following Paul’s example of how to trust God in times of suffering. Be encouraged that God’s grace is sufficient for you!

Dive into this continuation devotional inspired by Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," but with a soul-stirring twist! Dive into Days 9-12 where Jordan Peterson's wisdom meets timeless Biblical truths. This isn't just Peterson's '12 Rules for Life'; it's a spiritual journey anchored in the Bible, tailored for today's soul-searcher. Elevate your spiritual game and find deeper meaning in the familiar.

This twelve-part plan can be read alone, with a group, or with your family! Each month, you will dive into a new part of the unified story that leads to Jesus discovering the heart of God for the whole world. This month, we'll read through parts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and a portion of Acts. Let's dive into Part nine of twelve!

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Or not? In this Plan, we will explore how our own will and imaginary strength often stand in the way of God’s power. “Each time He said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness’” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT).

Discover the profound wisdom of 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God assures, "My grace is sufficient for you." Delve into the articles to uncover the comforting message of God's boundless grace and its significance in our lives. Explore how this divine promise offers strength in times of weakness, a refuge in adversity, and a reminder of His unfailing love.

In 2 Corinthians 9 Paul says that what we give we will receive in abundance. So instead of asking God to keep increasing our gain, we are to give bountifully and cheerfully. In this plan, Tony Evans teaches the six Laws of the Harvest, and how we are to implement them into our lives.

This meditative reflection on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 about Paul’s thorn in the flesh, starts and finishes with a celebration of God’s abundant grace. In between, we explore the enigma of human suffering. What should our response be to the agony of our painful thorns? This plan will help you set your sails to receive the wind of God’s lavish grace.

Scripture tells us to fix our eyes on what is unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18). Are you daily focusing on what’s eternal? Does the thought of Heaven fill you with joy and anticipation, or with dread and uncertainty? Join Randy Alcorn for this 12-day devotional on Heaven and the New Earth, and learn more about the eternal home that awaits us, and why we should be excited to experience it.

Why is the Bible so confusing? Why is it so hard to understand the Old Testament? Why does it often feel harder to engage the Bible as opposed to any other book? Why can't we often find what we are looking for in the pages of the Bible?  In this series of teaching videos, David will work through 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 and explain how there is a veil over our Bibles and how Jesus removes it.

Romans 12:2 says transformation happens by changing the way we think. You cannot prevent every negative thought from knocking on the door of your mind, but you can choose how you answer. From Philippians 4:6-9 you will learn strategies in this devotional to change your thinking in a positive direction and win the battle in your minds so you can live emotionally healthy and spiritually strong.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 9 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows!

Part 5 of a 12-part series, this plan leads communities through the whole Bible together in 365 days. Invite others to join in every time you start a new part each month. This series works well with audio Bibles—listen in less than 20 minutes per day! Each section includes Old and New Testament chapters, with Psalms scattered throughout. Part 5 features the books of First and Second Corinthians, Deuteronomy, and Joshua.

This one-year plan will take you on a journey in Faith and Love through the New Testament. We hope that you will be challenged to grow spiritually and be inspired as a follower of Jesus. This is Part 9 of 12.

God has ordained you for greatness. But some attitudes ought to be developed in you before you can get to that height of greatness God purposed for you. In this plan, I’ll help you cover all the nine beatitudes Jesus spoke about in Matthew 5:1-12.

In the beginning was the Word … but what came next? This plan is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the Bible. It provides a chronological reading program that endeavors to place all biblical passages in their date order. Part Nine of this twelve-part one-year reading plan is titled ‘From Exile to Rebuilding Jerusalem: 587 BC–410 BC’.

“There will be no more delay… the mystery of God will be accomplished!” That enigmatic promise in Revelation 10 is delivered by a mighty angel. But what does it mean? In Part 4 of Revelation Explained, Kris Langham guides us through chapters 9-12, as the seven-year Tribulation reaches the halfway point. Join us as we follow the clues and unravel the mystery of God’s big plan.

Learn the way the Holy Spirit operates in the lives of believers through spiritual gifts. Then, explore the nine gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12, with biblical examples and contemporary applications. These are not the only gifts God gives His people. But they are vital to understand and activate, according to His leading, for the fulfillment of the Great Commission in an outpouring of His love, grace, and power.

Some Christians delight in the subject of spiritual gifts, while others get nervous. Nobody wants to be weird, but nobody wants to miss out on what God has in mind for his church either. The apostle Paul wrote, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed” (1 Cor. 12:1). This nine-day reading plan is a “tour” of the nine gifts he listed later in that chapter. Each day gives a brief definition, an example from the early (first-century) church, and then a second example from here and now in our time. 

Part 9 of a 12-part series, this plan leads communities through the whole Bible together in 365 days. Invite others to join in every time you start a new part each month. This series works well with audio Bibles—listen in less than 20 minutes per day! Each section includes Old and New Testament chapters, with Psalms scattered throughout. Part 9 features the books of Nehemiah, Esther, First and Second Timothy, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Titus, Philemon, James, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

We are all God’s children, and therefore, brothers and sisters. Believers show their love to one another differently and these attributes are a marked contrast compared to people who live by the culture of the world. This eight-day plan explores how Christ-followers show genuine appreciation for others through Romans 12:9–15.

Jesus would often tell short stories called parables when He was speaking to people. These parables would be used by Jesus to teach about a particular aspect of God and His Kingdom, inviting and challenging His listeners to think more deeply about their lives. Jesus’ parables have a lot to teach us today as well! Watch the fun videos and enjoy learning more about God! (Bible study ages 9-12)

"I am..." How we finish this statement about ourselves can reveal a lot about who we think we are. 'Who do you say I Am?' is an 8 part video Bible study based on the "I AM" statements of Jesus, helping us to think more deeply about who Jesus is and who He wants to be in our lives today! (Bible study ages 9-12)

The Christian life isn’t easy. In fact, it’s a fight to the death: the death of your flesh and its evil desires. Nowhere is that more evident than in Israel’s fight to enter the Promised Land in Joshua. Join Through the Word for clear explanation and compelling application as we guide you through Joshua 9-16. Follow along as Joshua fights to take new ground and faces both victory and defeat.