Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 |  

“From Failure to Freedom” – 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Introduction:  Glory Defined

I.        The Covenant Faceoff

A.     The Old Covenant

1.      (v7) the ministry of death, (v9) the ministry of condemnation, (v11) temporary

2.      How do these things reveal God’s glory?

3.      What’s the problem with the Old Covenant?  (Jeremiah 31:32, romans 3:23)

B.     The New Covenant

1.      (v8) the ministry of the Spirit, (v9) the ministry of righteousness, (v11) permanent

2.      How do these things reveal God’s glory?

3.      What’s the problem with the New Covenant?  (Romans 6:1, James 2:14)

II.       The Face Coverings Are Off

A.     The face of Moses (Exodus 34:29-35)

1.      The condition of the people (v14-15)

2.      The response of the people (Exodus 34:30)

B.     The face of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6)

1.      The condition of the people (v16, Jeremiah 31:33)

2.      The response of the people (v12 & v16)

Conclusion:   Glory Revealed