–Tap here for sermon slides.– Introduction (2 Corinthians 1:1-2) Comforted By God (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) God’s doesn’t affliction. Relying on God (2 Corinthians 1:8-11) is not . Affliction teaches us to rely on God and comfort others. QUESTIONS What mercies has God extended to you in the last few months? How are we blessing others when we have been comforted? What affliction will convince us that we must rely on Jesus for our whole life?