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Jesus foretells the persecution of His disciples. Jesus promises that after He has gone away, He will send the Holy Spirit to His church. The sorrow of Jesus’ disciples will turn into joy. The tribulation that believers experience in this world is only temporary; Jesus has overcome this world.

BibleGateway: John 16 ESV Text: John 16 John 16 (Listen) 16:1 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour… Jesus foretells the persecution of His disciples. Jesus promises that after He has gone away, He will send the Holy Spirit to His church. The sorrow of Jesus’ disciples will turn into joy. The tribulation that believers experience in this world is only temporary; Jesus has overcome this world.

The Lord reveals to Ezekiel His regenerating power, bringing back to life an army of dry bones. So the Lord will raise His people from their graves and will put His Spirit within them. The people of the Lord will be united and the Lord will be their God.

BibleGateway: Ezekiel 37 ESV Text: Ezekiel 37 Ezekiel 37 (Listen) The Valley of Dry Bones 37:1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and… The Lord reveals to Ezekiel His regenerating power, bringing back to life an army of dry bones. So the Lord will raise His people from their graves and will put His Spirit within them. The people of the Lord will be united and the Lord will be their God.

The Lord calls Ezekiel to prophesy against the mountains of Israel. The Lord is concerned for the honor of His holy name. Therefore, for the sake of His holy name the Lord will give his people a new heart and a new spirit, cleansing His people from iniquity.

BibleGateway: Ezekiel 36 ESV Text: Ezekiel 36 Ezekiel 36 (Listen) Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel 36:1 “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, O mountains of Israel, hear the… The Lord calls Ezekiel to prophesy against the mountains of Israel. The Lord is concerned for the honor of His holy name. Therefore, for the sake of His holy name the Lord will give his people a new heart and a new spirit, cleansing His people from iniquity.

Paul shares with the Corinthians the visions that he has received from the Lord and the “thorn in the flesh” that the Lord has sent to keep him humble. Paul boasts of his weaknesses. Paul expresses heartfelt concern for the believers in Corinth.

BibleGateway: 2 Corinthians 12 ESV Text: 2 Corinthians 12 2 Corinthians 12 (Listen) Paul’s Visions and His Thorn 12:1 I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go… Paul shares with the Corinthians the visions that he has received from the Lord and the “thorn in the flesh” that the Lord has sent to keep him humble. Paul boasts of his weaknesses. Paul expresses heartfelt concern for the believers in Corinth.

Paul warns the Corinthians against the deception of the “super-apostles.” Paul reminds the Corinthians of all that he has suffered as an apostle.

BibleGateway: 2 Corinthians 11 ESV Text: 2 Corinthians 11 2 Corinthians 11 (Listen) Paul and the False Apostles 11:1 I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! 2 For I… Paul warns the Corinthians against the deception of the “super-apostles.” Paul reminds the Corinthians of all that he has suffered as an apostle.

Paul calls the Corinthians to be holy. Paul expresses his pride and joy in the faithfulness of the Corinthians. Paul rejoices that since he has convicted the Corinthians of their sin in his previous letter, they have repented.

BibleGateway: 2 Corinthians 7 ESV Text: 2 Corinthians 7 2 Corinthians 7 (Listen) 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body1 and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in… Paul calls the Corinthians to be holy. Paul expresses his pride and joy in the faithfulness of the Corinthians. Paul rejoices that since he has convicted the Corinthians of their sin in his previous letter, they have repented.