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The Knowledge of God’s Glory Displayed in the Face of Christ

Date: Oct. 21, 2026

Passage

2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Light of the Gospel

4:1 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

We are uplifted that God’s mercy is what enables us to be ministers of the new covenant. In contrast to the deception or distortion of false teachers, our pure service to the ministry of the word of God testifies on our behalf.

When we preach the gospel plainly, people’s rejection is not a failure of the gospel. Satan, the god of this age, blinds the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel that reveals the glory of God in Jesus. As God’s servants, we don’t preach ourselves in any way, but Jesus as Lord. We share the light that God has shone into our hearts through Jesus’ glory.

Prayer: Help me purely serve your gospel work to preach Jesus, though many may be blinded to the gospel.

One Word: God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ

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