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Daily Devo | A New & Better Connection to God (New Testament in a Year, 2 Corinthians 3)

This passage is one of Paul's most profound chapters on the difference between the old covenant of the Law and the new covenant of the Spirit. The new covenant is a new way of relating, as different as being an employee is from being family. He argues that the gospel brings a greater glory than the covenant given through Moses because it transforms people from the inside out. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: Paul explains several key differences between the old and new covenants. Which of these is significant to you, and why? - The Holy Spirit writes God's law on the heart (v3) - The Law exposes sin; the Spirit gives life (v6) - Christ removes the veil of spiritual blindness (v16) - Spiritual growth (sanctification) comes from beholding Christ and being transformed by the Spirit (v18)

Sep 11, 2026

17:19

Daily Devo | The Trap of Choosing Between Truth & Grace (New Testament in a Year, 2 Corinthians 2)

Paul explains that he chose not to make another painful visit to the Corinthians because his desire was not to cause sorrow but to build them up in love. Instead, he gave them time to resolve a difficult matter before he might visit them again. Paul uses this incident to reminds us of the importance of both truth and grace. Sin must be confronted, but repentance should be met with forgiveness and restoration. The tension between justice and mercy must always remain true to both. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - What does this passage teach about balancing accountability with grace? - What do you think Paul means when he describes believers as the "aroma" or "fragrance" of Christ? - Is there anyone you need to forgive, encourage, or help restore? Do you need the same from someone else? - Prayer: Lord, help me extend the same grace and forgiveness that I have received from you, and may my life reflect the fragrance of Christ wherever I go.

Sep 10, 2026

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Daily Devo | Where Is God When I Suffer? (New Testament in a Year, 2 Corinthians 1)

One word comes through clearly and repeatedly in the opening of Paul's letter, and that word is "comfort". We might be tempted to think that God is absent (or even non-existent!) when we suffer, but Paul assures us that God is the one who comforts us in our troubles, even when that comfort comes through other people. And Paul is not just engaging in wishful thinking; he is speaking from the recent experience of intense suffering. What's more, Paul assures us that our suffering will open us up to a comfort that gets us more of Jesus, and a comfort that can even make us more like Jesus. Our God is the "God of all comfort"! Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - How have you experienced comfort from others and from God in times that tested your trust in God? - According to Paul and according to your own experience, why does God so often use people who have suffered to comfort others? - Is there anyone in your life whom God may be inviting you to comfort with the comfort you have received from God? - Prayer: Lord, thank you for meeting me in my struggles — help me trust you in difficult times, and to then comfort others with the same comfort that was given to me.

Sep 9, 2026

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Daily Devo | Stand Firm; Do Everything With Love (New Testament in a Year, 1 Corinthians 16:1-13)

Throughout this letter, Paul has been encouraging the Corinthians to move from spiritual adolescence into greater spiritual maturity, to move from a focus on "me" to a focus on "us" and God. As Paul concludes this letter, he gives a very practical way to live what they have learned — he challenges them to put aside money every week for a large gift for a church in need and he exhorts them to receive and support Paul's ministry coworkers. In addition to this challenge, he gives them one final exhortation -- to stand firm in the faith, and to do everything with love. This final encouragement is a perfect summary of every answer that Paul has provided to their many questions. Let us stand firm and do everything with love. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - What might it mean to "stand firm in the faith" in today's world? - Paul gives the Corinthians a final challenge in his answer to their question about money. Do you think that money is a good test of spiritual maturity? Why or why not? - What might God be inviting you to respond to this closing challenge (vv13-14): "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love."? - Prayer: Lord, help me remain faithful and brave in my walk with you, and may everything I do be guided by your love.

Sep 8, 2026

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Daily Devo | Transformed! (Holiday Replay, 1 Corinthians 15:35-50)

Happy Labor Day! In this replay from March 14, 2022, we consider Paul's description of what the resurrection body will be like. Like a seed that falls into the ground and emerges as new life, so it will be with our bodies. Jesus' resurrection body gives us some clues as to what life will be like but there is so much that we are not told. What we do know is that we will no longer live in fear of disease, injury, hunger, and deprivation. We will be able to see God and love God and one another without fear. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/

Sep 7, 2026

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Sermon | The Sacredness of Work (Labor Day)

Have you ever felt like your faith and your job live in two completely different worlds? One for Sunday mornings and one for Monday - Friday. What if there was never supposed to be a divide? How do you close that gap? · · · 👉🏻 Check out other Highrock sermons 👉🏻 Check out Highrock's 15-min daily devotionals

Sep 6, 2026

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Daily Devo | The Only Goal That Matters (New Testament in a Year, 1 Corinthians 14:1-19)

Spiritual gifts are important, but what truly matters is love. In that light, some gifts are to be more desired than others. We might desire talents or gifts that elevate us above others but the way of Jesus is the way of love. Therefore, the gifts we should seek to use are the ones that are best able to lift others in love. God will not be impressed by how gifted we are, especially when all those gifts come from God. Instead, God eagerly desires for us to grow up into people who live and love like Jesus, using all that God gives us to lift one another up rather than ourselves. Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - What gifts and talents has God given to you? - How might God be inviting you to use your gifts more intentionally to encourage and strengthen those around you? - Think of one or two people in your life whom you admire. How do you see their lives exemplifying the encouragement that Paul offers in this passage? - Prayer: Lord, help me use the gifts you have given me with love, humility, and a desire to build up others in their faith.

Sep 4, 2026

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Daily Devo | Love Is... (New Testament in a Year, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13)

How do you know if you are more or less spiritual than someone else? The Corinthians had been using their spiritual gifts as a measuring stick to judge one another. Paul makes it clear that they had it all wrong. Spiritual gifts (or any good thing) are not something to elevate your status. Instead, spiritual gifts are given to us by God so we can lift others up, not ourselves. God gives us spiritual gifts so we can love one another, not judge one another. In God's eyes, everything is measured by love, and without love, nothing else matters! Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/ For Reflection: - Why do you think that God elevates love over every other aspect of spirituality? - How is this picture of love different from the way love is often depicted in our culture? - The description of love in this passage is a description of God's love, which we see displayed in Jesus. Which aspects of that love do you find most inspiring or challenging? - Prayer: Lord, fill my heart with your love and help me reflect the patience, kindness, and selflessness of Jesus in all I do.

Sep 3, 2026

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Daily Devo | You Are Gifted! (New Testament in a Year, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

In most areas of life, a gift is intended just for the pleasure of the one who receives it (for instance, a birthday gift). Gifts from the Spirit are intended for something more -- they are meant to give each of us a vital way to serve and bless others. We each are given a gift so we might become givers. (This devotional was originally shared on February 22, 2022.) Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/

Sep 2, 2026

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Daily Devo | Killing Community (New Testament in a Year, 1 Corinthians 11:17-22)

The celebration of the Lord's Supper is often called "communion" because it brings us together with Christ, or at least, that's what it's supposed to do. The Corinthians were experiencing the exact opposite effect. The wealthy members of their church didn't have the eyes to see how they were excluding and diminishing the poorer believers. How might we similarly be killing community because of a lack of vision for others? (This devotional was originally shared on February 18, 2022.) Looking for a previous devo? Want to share one with a friend? Start here: https://www.highrock.org/daily-devotionals/

Sep 1, 2026

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