Spiritual Comfort Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “…either an exhortation or consolation… encouragement with alleviation of grief.” (Vine) Comfort “Consolation, comfort, solace.” (Thayer) “It means far more than soothing sympathy… Christian comfort is the comfort which brings courage and enables a man to cope with all that life can do to him.” (William Barclay)

Spiritual Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 GOD Comfort EACH OTHER

Spiritual Comfort How does God comfort us? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 By the things that He gives us. Physical blessings. Salvation provided by Jesus. His word. By listening to us.

Spiritual Comfort How do we comfort each other? 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 By the things that we can give each other. Help with physical needs. Help in times of trial. By giving an encouraging word. By listening to each other.