Reading for December 2nd

Read 2 Corinthians 5.1-10. In 5.1-10: Looking to the future with confidence. The perishable body is compared to an earthly tent in Wis 9.15. Building from God may recall Mk 14.58, where Jesus' resurrected body is envisioned as a reconstructed temple not made with hands. Christ's resurrections gives the believers hope of inhabiting a similar dwelling. In verses 2-4: Mixing the image of inhabiting a building with putting on new clothing is awkward, but intelligible. Taken it off: This reading makes more sense than the alternative.  Dying is like shedding a tent. Burden recalls the afflictions in the list of hardships (4.8-9). Resurrection life swallows up mortal existence (1 Cor 15.42-57). In verses 5-6: God's raising Christ begins the preparation (4.14; 1.21-22) and establishes confidence the way we "see" (4.13-15.18). In verses 8-9: Phil 1.23-24. In verse 10: Resurrection faith establishes a time of accountability (Rom 14.10; 1 Cor 15.32-34). Comments or Questions..