Daily Devotions
2 Corinthians
"The brother whose praise is in the gospel..."
Text: 2 Corinthians 8:18
GOSPEL TEAMS
It was the Lord Jesus who first sent out His Disciples in pairs (Mark 6:7). Paul followed this approach in ministry. Much wisdom was displayed in adopting this approach.
“And we have sent with him the brother whose praise
is in the gospel throughout all the churches, and not
only that, but who was also chosen by the churches
to travel with us with this gift, which is administered by us
to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show your ready mind.”
2 Corinthians 8:18-19
1. Titus
a) He was already mentioned.
b) He was chosen by Paul because of his outstanding earnestness.
2. “The brother”
a) Unfortunately, Paul did not name him.
b) But he was certainly highly respected.
i) All the churches knew him.
ii) His work in the ministry of the gospel was well-acclaimed.
c) His appointment to travel with Titus received concurrence from the churches!
3. Paul’s ministry
a) Preaching and teaching of the Word
b) Discipleship
c) Establishing churches
d) Occasionally, there were opportunities to help those in need
i) Relief work
ii) Famine
iii) Churches helped (Acts 11:28)
4. Administration of the gifts
a) The gift may be in the form of cash.
b) The gift may also be in kind.
5. To the glory of the Lord
a) Such deeds brought glory to the Lord.
b) Paul wanted the Corinthians not to be caught unprepared.
They must show that they had “a ready mind”.