Arise and Abide

Reading from 2 Corinthians 13-1-14 ~Paul’s Final Advice, Paul’s Final Greeting~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Christ’s presence with us, patterns of un-repentant behavior, Paul’s authority and how it lines up with God’s character.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 12-11:21 ~Paul’s Concern for the Corinthians~ Scripture reading followed by discussion on Paul fearing what he will find when he returns to the Corinthians and connecting it to a Parable of Jesus from Luke 18.

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.