Arise and Abide

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.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10~New Bodies~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at life thoughts of life after death, the fear of death and unforgiveness stored up in our hearts.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 ~Treasure in Fragile Clay Jars~ Scripture reading followed by discussion covering trading my sorrows, broken and cracked jars of clay, miracles, psalms 116 God is comfort for our anxieties.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 ~The Glory of the New Covenant~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at letters of recommendation vs visible fruit. How are we loving people? The light of God shining though us as compared to when Moses glowed with the glory of God. Love impacts life after life after life and continues.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 ~Forgiveness for the Sinner, Ministers of the New Covenant~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at restoring relationship with those who have been outcast. The procession of captives.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 ~Paul’s Change of Plans~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at our yes being yes and no being no. The difficulty of communication even when you are being direct. Standing in faith, God empowering us to do so. The heart behind a good father’s voice of correction.

Reading from 2 Corinthians 1:1-11~Greetings From Paul, God Offers Comfort to All~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at ways God raises us from the dead and rescue us. God uses our trials and tribulations to comfort and encourage others.

Reading from Acts 19:21-20:2~The Riot in Ephesus, Paul Goes to Macedonia and Greece~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at taking offence and displaying compassion for those whose life experiences are different than our own.

Reading from 1 Corinthians 15:35-58~The Collection for Jerusalem~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at giving support to other churches going through hard times. Why we give. Being on Guard, standing firm, being courageous, strong and in everything, loving.