Reading from 2 Corinthians 12-1:10 ~Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh~ Scripture reading followed by discussion on Paul boasting about his vision and then about the thorn in his flesh and why it is ambiguous.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 11-16:33 ~Paul’s Many Trials~ Scripture reading followed by discussion on Paul boasting about the trials and struggles he has endured for the Gospel. The relevance of 1st and 2nd Corinthians today, connecting Corinth with American culture.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 11-1:15 ~Paul and the False Apostle~ Scripture reading followed by discussion on Paul’s warnings against the wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 ~Paul Defends His Authority~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul walking in loving patience, surrendered to the Holy Spirit. David and Goliath, Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:15 ~Titus and His companions, The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem~ Scripture reading followed by discussion.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 ~A Call to Generous Giving~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s encouragement to continue in the financial assistance the Corinthians were giving to the church in Jerusalem.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 ~Paul’s Joy at the Church’s Repentance~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s encouragement, relief, and joy over the Corinthians response to Paul’s previous letter. Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow. Giving people time to digest words of correction. Always everything in love.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:4 ~The Temple of the Living God~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at who we partner, or team up with.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 ~Paul’s Hardships~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Being doers of the word. Today being the day of salvation and being ambassadors. Silas saying hello in the back

Reading from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21~We Are God’s Ambassadors~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. How God is concerned with our inner most thoughts and the motives behind our intentions. God weighs our hearts. We are ambassadors trying to get people to defect their minds from the kingdom of the world.