“Comforted of God”
2 Corinthians 1; 4
What brings you comfort?
What or who do you turn to for comfort during difficult times?
How well do you feel that you recognize
and receive the comfort that Heavenly
Father and Jesus Christ offer through the
Holy Ghost?
Paul wanted to comfort the Corinthian
Saints in their trials
While in Macedonia, Paul received word from a disciple named Titus
that his earlier letter had been received well by the Saints in Corinth
(see 2 Corinthians 2:13 ; 7:5). Paul also learned of these Saints’
persistent challenges and wrote another letter (2 Corinthians) to offer
them comfort and address their problems.
Corinth was a large, rich city with a reputation for idolatry and
immorality. The Saints there struggled to remain unified, accept God’s
wisdom over false teachings, and keep the law of chastity.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to
comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we
ourselves are comforted of God.
When we receive Heavenly
Father’s comfort during our trials,
we can better help others to also
receive it.
How is the Lord using you and your trials
to help comfort others?
Activity
Think of someone you know who is currently experiencing a hardship. Prayerfully
consider how you might help them feel the comfort Heavenly Father offers as you do the
following:
A. Think about what you have learned from 2 Corinthians 1:1–4 that may help this
person.
B. Read two or more of the following sets of verses, which contain Paul’s additional
teachings to the Corinthians about trials. Find a phrase or verse you feel would be
meaningful to the person you chose.
2 Corinthians 1:8–11
2 Corinthians 4:6–10
2 Corinthians 4:14–18
C. Do something now to help this person feel Heavenly Father’s comfort.
D. Make additional plans to help this person. Heavenly Father may prompt you to take
additional actions. Be sure to write down any plans you think of in a place where
you will be reminded to follow through.
